Red Tide, Freeland, Whidbey Island

I had heard of "red tide" but this was my first time seeing it.  These photos are from the boat launch and park at Freeland.  I was amazed but the locals said it happens a few times a year.

The "red tide" is the common name for an algal bloom.  The algae acummulate rapidly and contain photosynthetic pigments that vary in color from green to red.