Extreme plankton bloom in Thailand threatens marine life, fisheries Extreme plankton bloom in Thailand threatens marine life, fisheries
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In Thailand's eastern Chonburi province, the seawater of the Upper Gulf is an alluring jade-green. On closer inspection, however, the water is dense, slimy, and smells of grass and dead fish — tell-tale signs that a plankton bloom is underway.