Toxic Algae Found on Basque Coast: Should Swimmers Be Worried?

The spread of the Ostreopsis ovata algae is not a cause for concern, but ongoing monitoring is recommended, according to Laurenns Balparda, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Ostreopsis is a microscopic alga that thrives in shallow waters. Certain species produce toxins that can cause symptoms such as coughing, fever, skin [...]

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