ashore – adv. on or to the shore of an ocean, sea, lake or river

fish kill – n. a mass death among the fish population of a given area caused by pollution or other contaminants

red tide – n. a discoloration of seawater caused by a bloom of toxic red organisms 

algae – n. simple plants that have no leaves or stems and that grow in or near water

petition – n. a written document that people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something