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Lough Neagh: Blue-green algae back at 2023 levels

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Large green mats have formed around the lough, particularly in the north-east .

Blue-green algae has already been detected in the Bann River system and scientists say it could travel further up the north coast.

Causeway Coast and Glens Council advises people not to enter the water as a precautionary measure near Cloonavin in Coleraine .

The rights to the lough were given a price tag of 6 m 10 years ago .

Civil servants at the time advised the government not to go ahead with the sale.

Nicolas Ashley-Cooper is the 12th member of his family to hold the title.

He has since said he would like to transfer his estate's ownership of Lough Neagh to a charity.

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English

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