Algae Turns Scottish Waters Turquoise

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Algae turns Scottish waters turquoise

BBC Scotland News
26 June, 2021

Seas around the west coast of Scotland have been taking on a vivid turquoise hue.

The picture postcard scenes are believed to be caused by coccolithophore algae bloom.

This sheds white calcium carbonate plates - which can turn into chalk - and transforms the sea into a photogenic aquamarine colour.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-57622390

 

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