Algae -- United States
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said it closed all of the beaches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The closure is due to an algal bloom. The precautionary measure is being taken because of the possibility of respiratory problems and irritations to the eyes, nose and throat. The algal bloom has also closed many of its oyster reefs.
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