Although it may seem like a beach Mexicowhere at this time the large banks of seaweed abound that, in a way, break with the aesthetics of its impressive beaches, the images that illustrate this article come from the dunein Granadilla de Abona, where hundreds of bathers have found this Holy Thursday with a print similar to those of the Mexican Caribbean.
A similar scene took place on March 22, on the Puertito de Güímar beach. On that occasion, a reader of the newspaper sent several photographs showing the presence of this organism in the popular bathing area of the aforementioned municipality. “I had never seen so much seaweed on this beach,” she insisted.
It should be noted that the abundance of algae on the shores could be due to several factors, both positive, such as the fact that the waters would be clean and suitable for swimming, and negative, in the event that it was a consequence of the opposite; that is, due to the increase in sea temperature or global warming, among other possibilities.
Why is there so much algae in Mexico in April?
As a curious note, marine algae are photosynthetic organisms that grow in water and are essential for marine life. In Mexicoparticularly in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, the presence of algae on the beaches in April is due to several reasons.
One possible cause is the increase in water temperature at this time of year, which favors the growth of algae. In addition, the arrival of winds and marine currents can transport large amounts of algae to the beaches.
Another possible cause is contamination of water by nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which come from agriculture, industry, and wastewater. These nutrients can stimulate excess algae growth, known as an algae bloom.
In any case, the presence of algae on beaches can be harmful to marine life and humans, as it can decrease the amount of oxygen in the water and cause the death of fish and other marine organisms.
It can also affect the quality of the water and cause irritation to the skin and eyes of people who bathe on the beaches. For this reason, it is important to take steps to reduce water pollution and protect the marine environment.
