Blue-green algae in Clickimin Loch

POTENTIALLY toxic blue-green algae has been found in Lerwick’s Clickimin Loch.

Adjoining landowners and land users have been advised of the situation, as have NHS Shetland, Shetland Recreational Trust, Anderson High School and Shetland Angling Association.

Warning signs have been erected around the loch. For further information, please contact the environmental health service on 01595 745250.

Some blue-green algae may give rise to adverse medical effects, and toxic algae has caused deaths of livestock and dogs.

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