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fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Unique phenomenon causing Jersey Shore beaches to resemble tropical waters

Bright turquoise-blue ocean color along the Mid-Atlantic coast results from phytoplankton blooms intensified by spring sunlight, nutrient-rich waters, and seasonal upwelling.
Environment
fromwww.latimes.com
8 months ago

Did L.A. wildfire debris worsen this year's toxic algal bloom? Researchers say it's unlikely

An ocean upwelling delivering nutrient-rich deep water, not January's fires, primarily drove the massive algae bloom and resulting marine animal deaths.
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