Question

website #3 https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2023/06/08/five - things - about - red - tide/ 1.) how do habs affect oxygen levels? 2.) how do hams affect seagrass? 3.) name the 2 species that are really sensitive to habs.

Explanation:

1. HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) can consume oxygen during decomposition, reducing oxygen levels in water.
2. HAMS (Harmful Algal - Microbe Symbioses) can release toxins or change the chemical environment, potentially harming seagrass by inhibiting photosynthesis or damaging tissues.
3. Many fish and shellfish species are sensitive to HABs. For example, juvenile salmon can be highly vulnerable to the toxins produced by some HAB - forming algae, and oysters can accumulate toxins from HABs which can affect their health and make them unsafe for human consumption.

Answer:

1. HABs can reduce oxygen levels through decomposition processes.
2. HAMS can harm seagrass by releasing toxins or altering the chemical environment.
3. Juvenile salmon and oysters are two species sensitive to HABs.