Attention: toxic blue algae on the Greifswalder Bodden - Warning for swimming!

Attention: toxic blue algae on the Greifswalder Bodden - Warning for swimming!

Ludwigsburg, Deutschland - An alarming sign of bathing friends and natural connoisseurs: The health department of the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald today has given a warning about bathing at the Greifswald Bodden. The reason for this is found blue-green algae, which were discovered during a routine measurement on Tuesday, July 1st. The health risks that run out of these cyanobacteria should not be underestimated, especially for sensitive groups of people such as toddlers, pregnant women, pregnant women, pregnant women and immunocominated people, such as the Ostsee-Zeitung reported

Summer has a firm grip and the temperatures rise to 34 degrees Celsius. This offers the blue algae ideal growth conditions. However, if you planned a jump into the bodden today, you should rethink, because the water temperatures and prevailing weather conditions - a lot of sun, little wind and low water movement - contribute to the increase. In addition, the east wind will push the algae to the coast, which will probably not improve the situation quickly.

health risks and symptoms

As far as the dangers are concerned, some blue -green algae produce poisonous fabrics. The contact with the loaded water can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. In people who accidentally consumed water, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can occur, as well as nordkurier. In the worst case, damage to the liver and airways can threaten.

The warning not only refers to humans, but also to our four -legged friends: dogs are also at risk, and the health department advises increased attention. If you see the striking signs like a bluish-green cloudiness of the water or even algae carpets, you should keep your distance.

alternatives to bathing

But there is rays: According to current control examinations, the water shows no signs of blue -green algae in Eldena, Lubmin and Loissin. In Eldena in particular, the water is clear and harmless, which is an attractive alternative for everyone who wants to refresh themselves on hot days. The bathing water examinations in the region have been carried out regularly in 57 bathing spots since May 5 to ensure water quality.

The dangerous algae blossom is a seasonal phenomenon that is dependent on the weather and can quickly occur or change, as the information from ndr illustrates. It is advised to find out more about the current water quality in front of bathing excursions and to prefer official bathing areas. After all, everyone should consider: Safety is going on, even when jumping into the cool water!