Erhan Irmak

An expert has called attention to the simultaneous rise in exotic fish species and reduction in local fish species in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas due to overfishing, temperature rises, and marine pollution.

The abundance of jellyfish seen on the beaches of Foça, a popular tourist destination in the western province of Izmir, has spiked concerns among the public, as an expert warns people to stay away from areas where jellyfish are most prevalent.