An unusually dense plankton bloom off the eastern coast of Chon Buri province has created an aquatic “dead zone,” posing a threat to local fishermen and mussel farms. 

 

Marine scientists have observed that certain areas in the Gulf of Thailand are experiencing over ten times the normal plankton levels, turning the water a vibrant green and causing marine life to perish. Typically occurring once or twice a year and lasting two to three days, plankton blooms can produce toxins harmful to the environment, deplete oxygen levels, and block sunlight, resulting in dead zones.

 

The Chon Buri coast, renowned for its mussel farms, has been significantly affected, with over 80% of the nearly 300 plots in the area suffering from the bloom. Officials said massive numbers of dead fish have been discovered along a 1,500-meter stretch of shoreline on popular beaches in Chon Buri due to the plankton bloom. They noted, however, that the seawater in the area remains safe for recreational activities and surrounding communities, although oxygen levels have decreased due to the bloom.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

Caption: PHOTO: Siam Rath

 

Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-22

 

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11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Officials said massive numbers of dead fish have been discovered along a 1,500-meter stretch of shoreline on popular beaches in Chon Buri due to the plankton bloom. They noted, however, that the seawater in the area remains safe for recreational activities and surrounding communities,

Tourism must not be affected.

Sure. Just what I wanted to do when I go to the beach. Swim with the dead fish floating around me. Sure it’s safe. Maybe they can just scoop up the dead fish and offer nightly fish fry’s.  ????

57 minutes ago, jcmj said:

Sure. Just what I wanted to do when I go to the beach. Swim with the dead fish floating around me. Sure it’s safe. Maybe they can just scoop up the dead fish and offer nightly fish fry’s.  ????

Swimming with dead Fish may be better than swimming with a lot of the  other stuff floating around the Coast