Bondi Baths swimming pool at the south end of Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. Photo source: ©© Gary Hayes
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Bondi Beach has reopened after the algae that turned the water red faded and disappeared from sight, leaving only a few traces in the sand.
While the red algae, known as Noctiluca scintillans or sea sparkle, has no toxic effects, people are still advised to avoid swimming in areas with discoloured water because the algae, which can be high in ammonia, can cause skin irritation…