Clear blue waters?

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Not at the Qingdao seashore in eastern China, where a mass of algae turned the water green this summer. Enteromorpha prolifera is found all over the world, but such out-of-control algae blooms occur only with the right mix of minerals and warm water. Though it's not toxic, the algae deprives the water of oxygen, creating a really nasty smell. On the plus side, the less-popular green beaches offer a...