China's slimy beachJuly 13, 2012 at 2:24 PMLink CopiedRead full article1 / 13Slime beachResidents walk amidst the algae-filled coastline of Qingdao, Shandong province July 15, 2011. Picture taken July 15, 2011. REUTERS/China DailyMassive and unsightly blooms of green algae periodically appear off the beaches of Qingdao, China. View comments