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Italy coastline monitoring addresses algae blooms and maritime safety

Authorities in Italy are monitoring various environmental and safety issues along the coastline. In the Lazio region, Arpa Lazio reported that unusual brown water and foam in areas like Latina and Scauri are caused by microalgae blooms, likely driven by high temperatures. Initial tests have ruled out bacterial contamination.

In Sicily, the Coast Guard's 'Mare e Laghi Sicuri 2026' operation has conducted over 300 inspections in the Mazara del Vallo maritime compartment, resulting in more than 60 sanctions for violations including improper mooring in swimming areas and lack of required life-saving equipment at beach establishments.

Entities

Guardia Costiera · Guardia di Finanza · Italian Coast Guard · Mazara del Vallo · Port Authority of Trapani · San Vito Lo Capo · Sea Shepherd Italia

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