Sea bloom is also spreading in the Adriatic Sea, or “sea snot”, as it is called according to “Krone.at“ is also mentioned in social networks. As “Kristjan-antic” reports, beaches in Croatia are now also being plagued by the unpleasant algae.
Beaches in Croatia full of algae and slime
A vacationer told “Krone” that the search for a place where the water is not full of algae was unsuccessful. According to the Antic vacation blog, the layer generally feels unpleasant on the skin. However, this is a natural phenomenon.
It is caused by the rise in sea temperature, because more and more phytoplankton can multiply. In Croatia, this is called the blooming of the sea, says Kristijan-Antic.
Sea bloom is at least harmless
As well as “Info“ reports that in most cases the sea bloom is harmless and non-toxic, but it can smell unpleasant. It is also caused by increased rainfall. In addition, the sea covered in algae can sparkle interestingly at night. However, if certain harmful organisms make up the majority of the flood, the algal bloom can also be dangerous for people.
Already in 2023, “Daily News“ from ever-increasing algae accumulations caused by climate change. The Caribbean is particularly affected, where the algae carpets are partially visible from space. Holiday resorts such as Cancun have since seen a drop in the number of holidaymakers.