Local response, "Clothes change color after being soaked in seawater!"! The seawater in a sea area of Liaoning turns black
Recently, several tourists have reported that the seawater in a sea area of Yingkou, Liaoning has turned black, which has attracted attention.
The relevant video shows that a large area of sea near the beach has a dark brown color, and the rolled up waves are also brown. On August 30th, Mr. Zhao, who released the video, told reporters that the video was filmed on the 26th in the sea near Shanhai Square in Bayuquan District, Yingkou, and he had never seen such a situation before.
Another tourist also posted a comparison picture of their child before and after playing in the sea in their video comment section, stating that it was two different before and after going into the water. The picture shows that the child's clothes have changed color after being soaked in seawater. The tourist told the reporter that they also discovered abnormal color of the seawater while playing in the sea near Shanhai Square.
The color of seawater turns black. Image source/video screenshot
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The reporter contacted the Cultural Tourism, Radio and Television Bureau of Bayuquan District, Yingkou City, and the staff responded that they have not received any notice prohibiting tourists from going into the sea for sightseeing. The color of the seawater has changed, and it is estimated that it is related to the season.
In response, relevant departments of the Yingkou Ecological Environment Bureau have also stated that they will go to the relevant sea areas for water quality sampling and monitoring.
Tourists share pictures of children before and after going into the sea. Image source/provided by respondents
Subsequently, the reporter contacted the Natural Resources Bureau of Yingkou City. The staff of the Marine Economy Department responded that recently, an algae plant called Enteromorpha prolifera has been erupting in the sea area near Shanhai Square. A large amount of algae has grown and decayed into the water, causing a change in the color of the seawater. Enteromorpha prolifera began to appear in Yingkou last year, and every summer, the temperature rises, rainfall increases, and oxygen content increases. Algae will grow in the sea, and it will also be found in the waters near some coastal cities. As September approaches, the seaweed will gradually disappear, which is a seasonal phenomenon. The relevant departments have been monitoring and salvaging for this, but cannot cure it. Currently, effective solutions are being studied.
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