Oceanography
Giant algae threaten China
A cluster of algae that covers up to 200 square kilometers is heading toward China's east coast, threatening the region's ecology and tourism.
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A cluster of algae that covers up to 200 square kilometers is heading toward China's east coast, threatening the region's ecology and tourism.
Two satellites Terra and Aqua of the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) captured the scene of giant algae floating on France's Biscay Bay on May 4.
With a length of up to 200 km, a cluster of algae along the Antarctic coast is so big that artificial satellites can detect it from space.
The size of giant blue algae on China's east coast increased by more than 50% and it is heading towards Jiangsu province.