Red tide - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 05-08-2010, 04:15 PM

"Red Tide is caused by a "population explosion" of toxic, naturally occurring microscopic plankton (specifically, a subgroup known as dinoflagellates). "Blooms" of the poison-producing plankton are coastal phenomena caused by environmental conditions, which promote explosive growth. Factors that are especially favorable include warm surface temperatures, high nutrient content, low salinity, and calm seas. Rain followed by sunny weather in the summer months is often associated with red tide blooms."

And by the way, Red Tide is, well, red. Actually kind of muddy reddish brown. When it is around, you can't miss it. It messes with fishing and makes many molusks poisonus to eat. When it dies off, it stinks depletes the water of oxigen and drives away the fish.

At night, however it is a pretty site. The stuff glows when disturbed and makes the surf light up.

Bob

Ohana · 05-08-2010, 04:28 PM

The red tide also seems to attract or enable a population explosion of certain types of large jellyfish, as these jellyfish feed on the algae or zooplankton that feed on the algae. I have been on the water during red tide conditions and these jellyfish become very common. What is further interesting is the giant leatherback sea turtles feed on these jellyfish and they start to show up. So, if red tide is plentiful for a extended period, it is also a chance to see these "warm-blooded" turtles in our waters.

Kevin

Kesepton · 05-09-2010, 06:52 AM

I love the diverse group of people we have here. You just mention red tide, and you get a great definition of it, then someone chimes in and tells you, but it draws turtles!

I love turtles! Thanks for the info guys.

TCS · 05-09-2010, 09:40 AM

It has definitely arrived in La Jolla. I was up on the cliff over scripps saturday afternoon and could clearly see it all the way from Torrey Pines to the cove. The water look clearer out past the reserve line and beyond.

GunWall Flint · 05-09-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TCS

It has definitely arrived in La Jolla. I was up on the cliff over scripps saturday afternoon and could clearly see it all the way from Torrey Pines to the cove. The water look clearer out past the reserve line and beyond.

Thanks for the update TCS.

Bummer

on the bright side,sounds like its still fishable past the reserve?
any kelp infested?

Fish count went into the shitter though. im suspecting due to coming storm and should pick back up shortly after it passes.

Please help keep info about the red tide situation updated.. its valuable information, and much appreciate.

Lit-up1 · 05-10-2010, 08:29 AM

I wouldn't let the red tide stop me from fishing-some fish use it for cover

pulled from red tide so far this year

zinkysd · 05-10-2010, 10:00 AM

I was out on Sat. and the red tide was in full affect.

Ken
Team Dana Point Jet Ski

Holy Mackerel · 05-10-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lit-up1

I wouldn't let the red tide stop me from fishing-some fish use it for cover

pulled from red tide so far this year

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05-08-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	"Red Tide is caused by a "population explosion" of toxic, naturally occurring microscopic plankton (specifically, a subgroup known as dinoflagellates). "Blooms" of the poison-producing plankton are coastal phenomena caused by environmental conditions, which promote explosive growth. Factors that are especially favorable include warm surface temperatures, high nutrient content, low salinity, and calm seas. Rain followed by sunny weather in the summer months is often associated with red tide blooms." And by the way, Red Tide is, well, red. Actually kind of muddy reddish brown. When it is around, you can't miss it. It messes with fishing and makes many molusks poisonus to eat. When it dies off, it stinks depletes the water of oxigen and drives away the fish. At night, however it is a pretty site. The stuff glows when disturbed and makes the surf light up. Bob Last edited by dsafety; 05-09-2010 at 07:08 AM.

05-10-2010, 08:29 AM	#6
Lit-up1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Loma Posts: 385	Red Tide I wouldn't let the red tide stop me from fishing-some fish use it for cover pulled from red tide so far this year __________________

05-10-2010, 10:00 AM	#7
zinkysd Hobie Fishing Team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 145	I was out on Sat. and the red tide was in full affect. Ken Team Dana Point Jet Ski __________________

05-08-2010, 04:28 PM	#2
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	The red tide also seems to attract or enable a population explosion of certain types of large jellyfish, as these jellyfish feed on the algae or zooplankton that feed on the algae. I have been on the water during red tide conditions and these jellyfish become very common. What is further interesting is the giant leatherback sea turtles feed on these jellyfish and they start to show up. So, if red tide is plentiful for a extended period, it is also a chance to see these "warm-blooded" turtles in our waters. Kevin

05-09-2010, 06:52 AM	#3
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	I love the diverse group of people we have here. You just mention red tide, and you get a great definition of it, then someone chimes in and tells you, but it draws turtles! I love turtles! Thanks for the info guys.

05-09-2010, 09:40 AM	#4
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	It has definitely arrived in La Jolla. I was up on the cliff over scripps saturday afternoon and could clearly see it all the way from Torrey Pines to the cove. The water look clearer out past the reserve line and beyond.