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Originally Posted by Raven
could you tell me why there's foam all over the beach?
i mean it's like every where and down in florida there's none at all....  |
Like Hye said, it has to due with the organic nutrients in the water. There are alot less nutrients in the water in tropical and sub-tropical regions, which is why there is less to no foam.
Coral reefs are almost totally devoid of nutrients, which is why the water is clearer and the sun penetrates deeper.
My guess is that in situations of high foam, there was some kind of organic die-off. If you notice in highly polluted waters, even in fresh water, you will see higher concentrations of foam.
Just my 2 cents.