Chonburi, Aug 14 – It's been almost a week since Bangsaen's sea water is still green. but the color started to fade And there are still tourists going to play in the water. The Maritime Institute issued a warning. The sea changes color should temporarily refrain from swimming Because it can cause allergic reactions, itching, nausea, and dizziness, expect the sea to return to normal in a few days.
Bangsaen Beach, Sansuk Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province on Mother's Day holiday There are still many tourists who bring their children to play in the water. Even though the sea water is still green, there is a bad smell and seaweed floats all over the beach. But the green color began to fade over the past 2-3 days, expected in a few days. Bang Saen sea will return to normal condition.
Researcher at Marine Science Institute Burapha University Take a fishing boat out to collect seawater samples and enter the testing room. It was found that the sea water was green in some places. It is dark green with a foul odor caused by a type of plankton that grows abnormally quickly. From August 9th, it flows down with the sea from Wonnapha Beach to Bangsaen. according to the rhythm of the rise and fall of the sea although harmless But he warned tourists to avoid swimming in the water when the sea changes color. because there may be an allergic reaction itchy body Some people are severe to the point of nausea and dizziness, and dead aquatic animals should not be eaten. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency