After the jellyfish infestation in the Bosphorus, mucilage clusters detected on the Büyükçekmece coast of the Marmara Sea caused concern. Following the news titled “What a shame for the future, both Marmara and the Bosphorus are dying”, published by Haberglobal.com.tr last December 3, it is stated that the mucilage images that appear in the middle of winter may cover the entire Marmara region starting from the coming months. While it was once again emphasized that all municipal and industrial facilities should make their treatment facilities operational against pollutants originating from both domestic, industrial and agricultural wastes, attention was also drawn to the possible ecological disaster that would begin in the spring.
IT COULD BE WORSE
Prof. from Istanbul University, Faculty of Water Sciences, Department of Marine and Inland Water Resources Management, who viewed the mucilage clusters on the shores of Büyükçekmece. Dr. Meriç Albay said, “The Sea of Marmara has been polluted with domestic and industrial waste for 60 years. The Sea of Marmara has become moribund as the shores have been filled and surrounded with concrete.” If urgent measures are not taken, images similar to those in 2021 will be inevitable. “Starting from May, we can see spider web-like mucilage clusters from the surface of the Sea of Marmara to a depth of 20 meters.” he said.
Prof. also mentioned that the industry continues to pollute the Marmara Sea. Dr. Colonel; “The Sea of Marmara has become a septic tank due to agricultural, domestic and maritime waste. All municipal and industrial facilities must make their treatment facilities operational. Industrial facilities must be inspected and the heaviest penal sanctions must be imposed on those who pollute the environment,” he said.
PURIFICATIONS MUST BE RUNNED
Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Maritime Faculty Lecturer Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı stated that mucilage, which is the nightmare of the Marmara Sea, is spreading rapidly and said, “In addition to pollution, the stagnation of sea conditions and the increase in water temperature due to climate change trigger mucilage. The burden of population, industry and urbanization in the Marmara Region is very high. The pollution burden of the sea is not reduced.” As long as the danger of mucilage does not pass, the waste discharge of industrial establishments must be transferred to the flow rate of the rivers in order to reduce the pollution burden of the Marmara Sea. should be rearranged accordingly. “Waste treatment facilities that are not working should be made operational without wasting time, and sludge spilling into the sea should be prevented.” he said.
“WE HAVE WARNED FOR YEARS”
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