Satellite images show algae affecting 5 Israeli desalination plants

Satellite images reveal that the color change of the Mediterranean Sea waters in the eastern Mediterranean, stretching from northern Egypt to Gaza Strip and Israel, indicates an unusual bloom of microscopic algae. This bloom has led to increased turbidity in the waters, causing the temporary closure of five out of six Israeli seawater desalination facilities, mainly in the areas of Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Shorak A, to protect the systems from damage. The algae proliferation is associated with natural factors such as elevated water temperatures and currents, and it is believed that its source may be the Nile Delta, where large blooms have been observed. Israeli authorities have sprayed marine pesticides containing copper sulfate in an attempt to eliminate the algae without prior public notification, raising concerns about potential environmental impacts and the safety of fishing activities.

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