Mississippi Beaches Remain Closed by Blue-Green Algae Blooms Despite Tropical Storm Barry
At a Glance Cyanobacteria was detected in June along Mississippi's Gulf Coast.All 21 of the state's mainland beaches have been closed to swimming. Despite heavy rainfall from , toxic blue-green algae remains along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The state's 21 mainland beaches have been closed because of the outbreak of cyanobacteria. The closings started June 22, and the final two beaches were closed July 7. Beachgoers have been warned to stay out of the water, but they can remain on...