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Melani Eylül Akbuğa

Müsilaj: Turkey's Sea Snot Problem

Updated: Jun 3, 2022

Did you know that the Müsilaj problem in Turkey is the worse sea snot problem in 50 years? How would you feel if you were a fish and your home was destroyed because of this pollution?



In this blog post I will talk about the important problem of müsilaj. I will explain what the problem is. I will also share the effects of this horrible problem and say what the solutions are so we can protect our seas and our animals.


What is the problem?

“Rising temperatures and sea pollution have resulted in this disaster in the Marmara Sea. We have hurt the sea for too long and now it's hurting us” Mustafa Sarı, Maritime Professor, Bandırma 17 Eylül Universit

One problem is we cannot swim in the sea. Also, we cannot fish in the sea because the pollution means it's not safe. Finally, we are destroying the habitat of the animals and destroying our future.


What is the cause?


One cause is we are taking lots of plastic from Europe. We now take 40,000 tonnes of plastic every month. This is 10 times more than it was 5 year ago. All this plastic is making us money but finally it is killing our seas. Another cause is we are using too many boats and building too many buildings by the sea. We are not thinking that about our seas. What is more important, money or our planet?



What is the effect?

In the future, nobody will remember Turkey for its beautiful beaches.” David Smith, CNN

If nobody stops this problem, we will lose our amazing nature. Also, if we don't stop polluting our seas, we will destroy the coral reefs and kill our amazing animals.


What rights are denied?


According to the Declaration for Animal Welfare , the right to a safe environment is denied.


What are the solutions?


We could stop taking plastic from Europe.

We should contact local NGOs and the local government.

We need to help clean our seas and beaches.

We mustn't ignore this problem.


STOP THE MÜSILAJ AND START PROTECTING OUR SEAS!


Melani Eylül Akbuğa

Istanbul, Turkey

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