Red tide

So then can we rename it Burgundy Tide?

I read that the scientists who deal with such things are wanting to change the name to something more accurately describing the condition, like "algae bloom" or "harmful algae bloom".

Because "red tide" is very often not red, and has nothing to do with the tides. And we certainly don't want to risk being confused with Alabama.

Where do you think 'Bama gets their moniker from?