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Mexico’s Caribbean beaches experience ‘alarming’ algae problem

Mexican authorities have said the problem of foul-smelling sargassum – a seaweed-like algae – on the country’s Caribbean coast beaches is “alarming”. The arrival of heaps of brown, foul-smelling sargassum on the coast’s normally pristine white sand ...

30 Apr 2022 at 08:55

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Anglers seriously concerned about blue green algae on Lough Melvin

The National Anglers Representative Association is seriously concerned about reports over the weekend in relation to the death of dogs resulting from the presence of blue green algae on Lough Melvin which is predominantly in Co Leitrim and ...

06 Jun 2023 at 11:33

Northern Ireland

Sites around River Bann closed due to blue-green algae outbreak

A number of sites around the River Bann have been closed due to a breakout of blue-green algae. Mid and East Antrim council announced that the Portglenone Marina slipway and waterways at Newferry would be closed due to blue-green algal ...

12 Sept 2023 at 16:37

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Potentially toxic algae confirmed at Magilligan Point beach

Potentially toxic blue-green algae that has been discovered at beaches recently across the North has been confirmed at Magilligan Point in County Derry. This comes just weeks after several beaches in the north coast were red-flagged ...

27 Jul 2023 at 18:33

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Lough Neagh recovery will involve hurt and pain for some sectors, MLA warns

The recovery of Lough Neagh will inevitably involve “hurt and pain” for sectors which have contributed to the environmental crisis impacting its water, an MLA has warned. Alliance Party MLA John Blair said while there were no quick ...

12 Sept 2024 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

Lough Neagh recovery will involve hurt and pain for some sectors, MLA warns

12 Sept 2024 at 13:39

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Call for water rates to be considered by Stormont to help algae-hit Lough Neagh

The introduction of water rates in Northern Ireland could be the key to addressing crumbling waste water infrastructure and the impact on waterways, it has been suggested. It comes as the Stormont Executive works to halt an ...

31 Dec 2024 at 12:33

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Bateson welcomes passing of council motion on toxic algae

Sinn Féin Councillor Sean Bateson has welcomed the passing of a motion on Causeway Coast and Glens Council calling for an action plan on toxic algae. Cllr Bateson said: “I welcome the passing of a motion on Causeway Coast ...

13 Sept 2023 at 10:33

Ireland

Call for water rates to be considered by Stormont to help algae-hit Lough Neagh

31 Dec 2024 at 12:08

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

There have been 168 confirmed reports of toxic blue-green algae in waterways across Northern Ireland since May. With public concern growing over the impact of the algae at Lough Neagh, the chief executive of the ...

21 Sept 2023 at 16:01

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‘If I don’t swim I deteriorate. So what do I do?’

Ricky Holmes can often be seen swimming in Lough Neagh, in summer or winter. “At this time of year, I would swim maybe 500 metres, but in the summertime, it could be anything from two kilometres to four ...

29 Nov 2023 at 16:33

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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir 'committed' to addressing blue green algae crisis at Lough Neagh

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said he would not shy away from the work that needs to be done to begin tackling the blue green algae crisis, but warned it will take investment, commitment and partnership ...

08 Feb 2024 at 23:33

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