This biological phenomenon is caused by algae overgrowth hence also called algal blooms. Algal bloom is very common not only in Oman but in the Arabian Gulf and this usually happens in the months of March to September. The red tide of Oman is a natural phenomenon but many experts believe that algae overgrowth in this part of the world is also aggravated by human activity such as global warming and water pollution.

What happens when there is red tide? During red tide season, the seawater usually changes its color. Sometimes it is red and sometimes it becomes green. The seawater also emits fumes making it very unpleasant for people who want to take a swim.  Red tide however is not just something that annoy beach goers, it also kills marine life since the sun can no longer penetrate the water. In effect, everything underneath the surface dies. It destroys marine ecosystems and kills thousands of fishes.

The red tide in Oman is a special case because the country is an example of how environmental changes can have an impact on businesses that rely on the sea. The most direct impact experienced by the Omani is the death of a large number of fish in 2001 and the year after that. Omani fishermen did not have anything to catch during that time and this has affected the country’s domestic revenue.

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