A red tide is an event that occurs on the coastline when algae—a plant-like

organism—grows out of control. The name “red tide” comes from the fact that
overgrown algae can cause the water to change color. Red tides can be
hazardous to human health and sea life.

The ozone layer is a thin part of the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs almost all
of the sun's harmful ultraviolet light. "Ozone holes" are popular names for areas
of damage to the ozone layer.
 the natural environment of an organism; place that is natural for the
life and growth of an organism: a tropical habitat. the place where a
person or thing is usually found: Paris is a major habitat of artists. a
special environment for living in over an extended period, as an
underwater research vessel.

The hinterlands are affectionately called "the sticks," or the

"boonies," short for "boondocks." Use it to specify an area that is far
away from a city or town, or even civilization as we know it. Cell-
phone reception and cable television aren't guaranteed.
Global climate change refers to the average long-term changes over the entire
Earth. These include warming temperatures and changes in precipitation, as
well as the effects of Earth's warming, such as: Rising sea levels. Shrinking
mountain glaciers.