Why Hong Kong's Luminescent Blue Coastline Is A Cause For Concern

Meera Dolasia
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:12:21 -0800

On Thursday, January 22nd, social media sites were buzzing with excitement at the pictures of the blue patches of glimmering water along Hong Kong's coastline. However, experts were not as thrilled. That's because while the algal bloom responsible for this mesmerizing sight are not toxic to humans, they are well-known to wreak havoc on marine life.