An unpleasant sight greeted people along the coast of Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq this morning, with patches of what appears to be sea slime spotted floating on the surface of the water. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Footage from the area shows large whitish patches gathering close to the rocky shoreline, standing out against the surrounding seawater.The exact nature and cause of the substance are not yet known, and it is unclear whether it is naturally occurring or linked to another source.Similar-looking material at sea can have different causes, so its appearance alone is not enough to determine exactly what it is.Instagram Video: Net News•