Land reclamations along coastal areas and the occurrence of red tides are usually associated. Reclamations often result in red tides. Reclamations change the direction of long-shore currents along coastal areas and often create areas with relatively stagnant waters. Conditions of high temperatures and sudden rainfall after a prolonged dry season are ripe for the development of red tides.

Alcala, A. (2016, January 06). Reclamations and red tides. Malaya, p. B5.