Chinese Beaches Overwhelmed by Algae

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The seas of China have been hit by their largest ever growth of algae. A large quantity of non-poisonous green seaweed, enteromorpha prolifera, hit the Qingdao coast in recent days. More than 20,000 tons of such seaweed has been removed from the city’s beaches…

The algae, which can suffocate marine life, is thought to be caused by pollution from agriculture and industry.

Read Full Article “China’s largest algal bloom turns the Yellow Sea green”, Guardian UK

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