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Turkish sea snot plague prompts cholera fears

LONDON: A mucus-like substance known as “sea snot” is blanketing the shores near Istanbul after covering huge areas of the Marmara Sea, threatening sea life and prompting warnings that it could bring deadly diseases in its wake. The problem is particularly acute in the Gulf of Izmit, southeast of the city, with fishermen unable to work because they cannot operate motors or

Sea snot blankets the coast near Turkey s Istanbul

Sea snot outbreak off Turkish coast poses threat to marine life

Sea snot outbreak off Turkish coast poses threat to marine life Reuters 1 hr ago By Yesim Dikmen and Mehmet Emin Caliskan © Reuters/MEHMET CALISKAN An aerial view shows a thick layer of sea snot covers the sea, in Istanbul By Yesim Dikmen and Mehmet Emin Caliskan ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A thick, slimy layer of so-called sea snot is spreading in Turkey s Sea of Marmara to the south of Istanbul, posing a threat to marine life and the fishing industry. Scientists say climate change and pollution have contributed to the proliferation of the organic matter, also known as marine mucilage, which contains a wide variety of microorganisms and can flourish when nutrient-rich sewage flows into seawater.

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