WorldPingSea off Thai island turns green
What happened
The water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom.
Key facts
- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:53:04 UTC.
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Sources
The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
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