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Beaches in NW France have Toxic Seaweed

Posted by mcthorogood on August 10, 2009

Top resort beaches in France are now struggling to dispose of thousands of tons of Ulva lactuca – more commonly known as sea lettuce. Doctors have warned that the algae pose a health risk as they produce hydrogen sulphide when they rot. That can become trapped under a seaweed crust and be as deadly as cyanide if released suddenly.

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