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Huge Chon Buri plankton bloom creates marine ‘dead zone’

Mussel farms harmed by seasonal phenomenon that scientists say is 10 times worse than usual

An aerial view shows mussel farms surrounded by green sea water caused by a plankton bloom off the coast of Chon Buri, on Sept 14. (Photo: Reuters)

CHON BURI: An unusually dense plankton bloom off the eastern coast of the country is creating an aquatic “dead zone”, threatening the livelihood of local fishermen who farm mussels in the waters.

Marine scientists say some areas in the Gulf of Thailand have more than 10 times the normal amount of plankton, turning the water a bright…

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