: Beyond California, the EPA's 2020 Beach Report noted that 68% of monitored U.S. beaches were tested for bacteria that year, with specific focus on Enterococci , an indicator of fecal contamination. Other "Beach Bug" Reports (2020)
: Travelers were warned of sand fleas (small crustaceans) and sand flies (biting midges), which are often most active during the summer months. Annual Beach Report Card 2020 - Heal the Bay Archivo de Descarga Beach Bugs - BEACH BUGS (20...
The 2020 swimming season was unique due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted monitoring efforts and beach usage. Notable highlights include: : Beyond California, the EPA's 2020 Beach Report
: Los Angeles County’s most frequent offender was Marina Del Rey Mother’s Beach , which often struggles with bacteria because its enclosed nature prevents pollution from being flushed away by waves. Annual Beach Report Card 2020 - Heal the