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The SIC have said that blue-green algae has been found in the Clickimin Loch in Lerwick. Sepa have confirmed to the environmental health department the presence of algae in the loch, and the council have warned the public that "contact with the algae should be avoided". Signs have been set up ... Read more...
Another loch has been found to contain blue green algae, this time the Loch of Griesta in Tingwall. Notices will be posted next to the loch warning against contact with the algal scum. The SIC's environmental health department received notification of the discovery from the Scottish Environme... Read more...
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been found in a West Side loch. The public is advised to stay away from the Loch of Aithsness, near Aith. Blue-green algae can be harmful to wild animals, livestock and pets, while humans who come into contact with it can get a rash or vomit. Warning s... Read more...
The SIC's environmental health department has received notification from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) that there is blue-green algae in the Loch of Voe. The loch is situated near to the Vidlin junction of the main A970 road from Lerwick to Hillswick, just before the village of ... Read more...
Environmental Health has received notification from SEPA that there is blue green algae in the Lunnister Loch, Sullom and Spiggie Loch, Dunrossness. Blue-green algae has also been found in Tingwall Loch, which runs into Asta Loch and Clickimin Loch. The council says notices will be posted next t... Read more...
Environmental Health has received notification from SEPA that Blue Green Algae is present in the Lochans at Ness of Sound, West Yell. Shetland Islands Council said notices have been posted in the local shop and next to the loch warning that contact with algal scum should be avoided. The SIC ad... Read more...