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In the slotxosummer of every year, the beaches in Spain are swarming with tourists. And this year is even more special than usual. that everyone will be able to fully relax Once the government was able to start curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were faced with an unwanted welcome back to the beach. After a huge amount of brown algae washed ashore and spread across the beautiful golden sands of Spain's number one resort town.

 

Tons of brown algae, called Rugulopteryx okamurae, are believed to have arrived in the ballast tanks of cargo ships from Asia. strewn across the beaches of southern Spain. and affect the tourism industry of the area including marine biodiversity and made local fishermen unable to catch fish as before.

 

 

In addition to Spain There have been reports of algae being found in several surrounding areas. mediterranean sea and more remote areas, such as Morocco's north coast, on the other side of the Strait of Gibraltar.

 

News reports stated that The rather coarse texture of this algae can cause mild allergic reactions. on the skin And the remains of algae washed ashore and dried to rot are also unsightly sights for tourists. While the invasion of alien algae also interferes with the growth of local algae. which makes various fish No matter how many times I come to find food.

 

 

environmental nightmare

Francisco Ruis Giraldez, Mayor of Tarifa which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain told VOA that the alien algae invaded the surrounding seas. Strait of Gibraltar at a glance It also occupies up to 50 percent of the area between the water surface and the sea floor that is 10-20 meters deep. This made this an environmental nightmare. and problems for fishermen in the area

 

and because algae reproduce quickly Dealing with exotic plants is a big problem that all parties involved must urgently deal with.

 

Last year, As many as 5,000 tonnes of algae remains were collected from the beach in Tarifa alone, while Estepona, another popular tourist city, was collected by authorities. limiting brown algae to 3,383 tons and the city of Marbella This type of algae can be collected about 1,500 tons.

 

 

Scientists say This brown algae is naturally endemic in the Pacific Ocean. but likely to have been brought to other parts of the world by cargo ships sailing through the Mediterranean Sea. Similar konjac algae have been reported in Mexico and China. in larger quantities than in the Mediterranean but not spreading as fast