The cause of sea foam

The foam on the coast is formed mainly by the stirring up of organic matter in the ocean.

When ocean waves roll ashore often produce a lot of bubbles, they fill the paths along the coast. Especially in stormy and windy days, the amount of foam produced is more and more, Mother Nature Network said.

Bubbles on the coast.(Photo: Jaymi Hiembuch / MNN)

Seawater contains tiny particles including soluble salts, proteins, fats, dead algae and many other organic substances. When this mixture is windy and strong disturbing waves will create small bubbles on the surface of the sea.

So basically sea ​​foam is a set of bubbles formed by stirring sea water , they appear completely natural and do not harm humans.

However, sponges also form in the drains of polluted water flowing into the ocean or due to the phenomenon of harmful algae blooms in the water near the shore, they have many negative impacts on human health and the environment. .

After the algae decompose, they create water bubbles that contain toxins released into the air, which can irritate the pedestrian on the beach, affecting the health of people with asthma and respiratory disease.