For the first time in years, St Aubin’s Bay has enjoyed a summer without the thick mats of green sea lettuce that have long plagued its shoreline. The nuisance algae, which typically blankets the sand and rocks in a slimy green carpet, has failed to establish itself this year, offering relief to residents, tourists, and local wildlife alike. Sea lettuce blooms are driven largely by excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, washing …
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