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Orange algae in sea off north Wales 'not harmful' | |
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Tests of bright orange-coloured water found at some north Wales beaches have shown it is a harmless marine algae. | |
The algae, known as sea sparkle because it glows in the dark, has been found at Penmaenmawr beach in Conwy, in Llandudno and might be in other areas. | |
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said tests on the orange water showed it to be the early stages of the Noctiluca marine algae which is not harmful to humans. | |
It is common at this time of the year. | |
NRW said it was a naturally occurring phenomenon. | |
'Monitor conditions' | 'Monitor conditions' |
Richard Berry of NRW said: "Over the last few weeks we've had lots of reports in about material in the sea which is often mistaken for sewage or pollution, but is in fact marine algae. | Richard Berry of NRW said: "Over the last few weeks we've had lots of reports in about material in the sea which is often mistaken for sewage or pollution, but is in fact marine algae. |
"It might not look pleasant, but it is a natural process and very common at this time of year and particularly during warm periods of weather. | "It might not look pleasant, but it is a natural process and very common at this time of year and particularly during warm periods of weather. |
"It is not causing any environmental impact at the moment, but we'll continue to monitor conditions in the sea over the coming days. | "It is not causing any environmental impact at the moment, but we'll continue to monitor conditions in the sea over the coming days. |
"If anybody thinks they have noticed pollution that isn't marine algae, they should always report it to our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60." | "If anybody thinks they have noticed pollution that isn't marine algae, they should always report it to our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60." |
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