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Biodiversity news — August 15, 2026

Publications tagged with Biodiversity published on August 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. WorldMiddle EastBiodiversity

    Blue-Green Algae Blooms Prompt Bathing Warnings Across Europe

    Authorities across Europe are warning bathers about blue-green algae blooms in various lakes and coastal waters. In the Free State and Bavaria, Germany, bathing bans have been imposed due to high concentrations of the algae, which can cause health issues. In the Netherlands, blue-green algae has been found in several ponds and waterways, leading to warning signs advising against swimming. In the Baltic Sea and lakes in Germany and Denmark, blue-green algae blooms have been reported, with authorities advising bathers to avoid areas with visible algal accumulations. In Berlin, Germany, most bathing areas are safe, but bathers are warned to avoid areas with visible blue-green algae blooms.
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  3. WorldAsiaChinaBiodiversity

    Putin Congratulates India on Independence Day, Highlights Strategic Partnership

    Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's Independence Day. He praised India's achievements in economic, social, and scientific-technical fields, and noted that relations between Russia and India are successfully developing in the spirit of a privileged strategic partnership.
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