Heat and farming changes stop sea lettuce growth
St Aubin's Bay enjoys a summer without the green sea lettuce that has previously caused problems.
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"Sea lettuce mainly reproduces in May. The unusually high temperatures we experienced during that period were likely to have disrupted its normal growth and reproduction."
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St Aubin's Bay enjoys a summer without the green sea lettuce that has previously caused problems.
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