Brit holiday warning for popular beach after toxic algae plagues shoreline
BRITISH holidaymakers have been warned to avoid a popular destination after toxic algae was detected in the water.
Unusual algae was found in a beach in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, and urged tourists to stay clear of the area.
The local council shared images of the beach on social media and advised holidaymakers not to go in the water.
The Public Health Service is examining samples of the algae to determine how dangerous it is to humans and the ecosystem.
The statement said that people need to take precautions until the results of the analysis come back and identify the algae’s type.
The strange algae was discovered by a worker at the beach last month.
The brown-coloured algae had not been spotted in the area before, according to local media.
The Sun has contacted the Tuineje council.
Algal blooms can be any color, but the most common are red or brown.
These blooms are referred to as red or brown tides.
Most algal blooms are not harmful. However, some do affect fish and humans, as well as other animals like birds and marine mammals.
In California, high levels of toxic algae were found close to where a Brit software engineer mysteriously died alongside his wife, baby and dog on a hiking trail.
According to algae control company, Aquatic Environment Consultants, brown algae may release toxins when they die.
These can cause illness in humans and aquatic life.
In general, if algae proliferates, people should avoid touching the water.