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  • Sea of Galilee Turns Blood-Red, Stirring Biblical Echoes and Scientific Response

    08/05/2025 1:06:44 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 24 replies
    Greek Reporter ^ | August 5, 2025
    A startling phenomenon has occurred in the Sea of Galilee, Israel, where patches of its surface have turned blood-red, sparking widespread concern and comparisons to a biblical plague. While the striking red hue has prompted widespread discussion, authorities have quickly offered a scientific explanation, reassuring the public that the waters remain safe. According to the Israeli Ministry of Health and the Water Ministry, the coloration is the result of a massive overgrowth of a green algae species known as Botryococcus braunii. This algae, which has multiplied in recent years, produces a natural pigment that intensifies and turns red when exposed...