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Plankton Bloom Turns Thai Tourist Island Waters Bright Green Amid Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains and flooding triggered a vibrant plankton bloom off Ko Lan, a popular Thai tourist destination, discoloring seawater bright green and causing an unpleasant odor that deterred some swimmers.
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The bloom illustrates climate and weather effects on marine ecosystems and demonstrates rapid environmental responses to extreme rainfall. The incident highlights practical impacts on tourism and public health, underscoring how weather-driven ecological shifts can affect coastal communities and recreation.
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