Question

How do HABs affect each ocean zone?

Epipelagic:


Mesopelagic:


Bathypelagic:


Abyssopelagic:

Answer 1

Red tides often cause die-offs among invertebrates because of exposure to toxins and the creation of low-oxygen conditions. These die-offs affect shrimp, sponges, sea urchins, crabs, and certain other shellfish.