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Mark Leonard S. Silaras

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Tropical Green Tide Cronicles

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The photo captures the extensive overgrowth of filamentous green algae along the shores of Boracay Island, Philippines, a well-known tourist destination. Once celebrated for its pristine white beaches, the coastline now shows visible algal blooms linked to nutrient enrichment and increasing human pressure. The green tide forms dense mats along the shoreline, altering its visual appeal. This scene highlights the growing tension between tourism-driven development and coastal ecosystem health.