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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Sharman

Scorched beaches in France and Spain face surge in toxic algae caused by warmer climate

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Tourists are being urged to stay vigilant on beaches in France and Spain after a surge of toxic algae.

Climate change has led to warmer semi-tropical seas around Europe, causing higher levels of the poisonous Ostreopsis algae, according to Spain’s Institute of Marine Sciences.

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