Editorial photo #6771842 Environmental Issue

Marmara Sea Was Covered With Mucilage

The surface of the Marmara Sea covered with sea snot (or mucilage) seen in Istanbul, Turkey on June 1, 2021. Sea snot is a jelly-like substance formed by the excessive proliferation of microscopic plants called phytoplankton. The thick layer caused by the viscous fluid cannot be cleaned despite all efforts, and is a serious threat for the biodiversity of the Marmara Sea. (Photo by Erhan Demirtas/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #6771842
Date taken: 1 June 2021
Location: —
Photographer: Erhan Demirtas/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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