Harmful algal blooms like red tide are making people sick, killing marine life, and contaminating seafood. They also have a negative effect on tourism in coastal states, costing coastal communities an estimated $100 million a year.

Now two Ocean Champions in the House of Representatives, Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fl) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fl), have introduced the Save Our Shores Act (HR 1091), to increase funding for scientific research to combat red tide and its effects.

By asking your Representative to cosponsor the Save Our Shores Act you are helping find a solution to a nationwide problem. All coastal states in the U.S. have experienced harmful algal blooms (HABs) like red tide in the past ten years including areas along The Great Lakes.

Red tide and other HABs have been linked to increased nutrient loading from human activities though the direct cause of the blooms is unclear. It is clear however that HABs can produce large quantities of toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals. Please ask your Representative to cosponsor the Save Our Shores Act and be part of the solution!