Yellow and white lumps are washed away on the beaches of different North Sea Islands. The authorities advise not to touch them. It is probably paraffin – oil products that are used, among other things, to produce candles or creams.
According to a “mirror” report, the first finds were correct on the island last Friday. Further observations followed on Monday and Tuesday at Norderney and Borkum (lower Saxony). “Unfortunately it is everywhere,” said a spokeswoman. In the first instance there was no precise information about how much paraffin was rinsed. It is not yet known where the fine, up to ten centimeters long.
Pure paraffin is not classified as a danger to the water. However, industrial paraffins can contain toxic associated substances. The authorities have therefore advised not to touch the nodules. “Bathing and walking on the beach is nevertheless possible without limitations and safe,” the island said, which is located in the Wadden Sea in a lower saxony between Borkum and Norderney.
Here you can see a photo of the bumps:
Only small quantities on Norderney
Only small amounts of paraffin were found on the neighboring island of Norderney. This was collected and removed. In addition, employees of the city and the lower Saxon State company for water management, coastal and nature conservation (NLWKN) took rehearsals to investigate the material. According to the island, there is no reason for excessive concern.
Source: Krone
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