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The crimson tide: Tourists in Australia flee as Bondi Beach turns into the 'Red Sea' because of rare algae bloom
Daniel Miller and Richard Shears
Nov. 27, 2012
· Beaches closed over health fears but some swimmers are braving the water
· Phenomenon caused when tiny plants flourish due to unusual conditions
· They can appear in various colours often with spectacular results
· Algae is high in ammonia which can cause skin rashes and eye irritation
· Large numbers of fish are believed to have perished
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Bloodbath: An intrepid swimmer heads towards a patch of red algae bloom off the coast of Sydney, Australia, where the rare natural phenomenon has turned the water the colour of blood