Strange Red Appearance Of Azov Sea - Locals Panic

Government officials assure the red colors has natural causes. Image credit: English Russia

This picture of the Azov Sea was taken by one of the locals. Image credit: English Russia

So, what exactly did happen with the Azov Sea?

It is still unclear what happened. The change of color could be due toxic pollution, but most likely the reason for bloody red color of the sea is algal blooms that are not dangerous to humans.

Map of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov area.

You might remember the article about the red rocks that puzzled scientists for a long time.

This week, scientists and citizens were stunned to see how the Azov Sea suddenly turned red.

“It might be a sign of the coming events, or even end of the world” say the locals.

The officials have been trying to calm down people, explaining that although this does not happen often it is a natural phenomenon that does sometimes occur. original report HERE