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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