Aquatic ecology

More than 1.5 degrees has increased the average temperature in Greece over the past 30 years, according to a study by the National Observatory of Athens (meteo).

It is widely believed that northern Greece is rich in water resources, but the reality is quite different. A steady decline in water levels has been recorded across all large and small lakes in the region. In fact, the lakes of Macedonia are at their lowest levels since 2013. This reduction in water reserves, as expected, increases the pressure on already strained ecosystems.

The ongoing drought in Bulgaria is attributed to record-high temperatures and outdated infrastructure, according to Acting Minister of Environment and Waters, Petar Dimitrov. He presented his assessment during a hearing before the National Assembly, where he was joined by Minister of Agriculture, Georgi Tahov, and Regional Minister, Violeta Koritarova.

The vicious cycle created by high seawater temperatures, deoxygenation and pollution has driven the Marmara Sea into a state of "coma," according to research led by the Middle East Technical University's (ODTÜ) Institute of Marine Sciences.

The upcoming weekend will see temperatures soaring to 35-36 degrees, offering sunny and warm weather without any precipitation. On St. Peter's Day, Saturday, a cool north-easterly wind will persist, particularly noticeable along the coast and in the southeast. There will be temporary cloudiness in the afternoon, with minor local showers possible in the mountainous regions.

Astronomical summer has commenced in Bulgaria amidst abundant sunshine and soaring temperatures, reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Weather expert Petar Yankov forecasts temperatures ranging between 35 and 40 degrees, with the extreme southwestern town of Sandanski expecting up to 41 degrees over the weekend.

"For years, we've been witnessing the decline, but it has reached alarming levels over the past decade. Climate change and the proliferation of invasive species are exacerbating the situation.

The sea in the northern port city of Thessaloniki turned green on Tuesday, due to excessive concentration of phytoplankton in the area. 

American billionaire Larry Connor and marine explorer Patrick Lahey are gearing up for an ambitious expedition to explore the famed wreckage of the Titanic at the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, according to reports from the BBC.

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