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Giant green vortex spotted in Baltic Sea — satellite images reveal phytoplankton bloom
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Giant green vortex spotted in Baltic Sea — satellite images reveal phytoplankton bloom

Satellite images have revealed a spectacular green vortex dozens of kilometres wide in the Baltic Sea, caused by a rapid proliferation of phytoplankton. Scientists warn the phenomenon signals growing ecological pressure on the Baltic ecosystem and an increasing risk of harmful cyanobacteria blooms, which pose dangers to humans and wildlife.

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