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The Visible Danger on the Sea Surface

The Visible Danger on the Sea Surface
by Umit Bektas


Sea-surface-cleaning vessels and barrier-laying boats of Istanbul Municipality clean up the sea snot, a thick slimy layer of the organic matter also known as marine mucilage, spreading through the Sea of Marmara and posing a threat to marine life and the fishing industry.