Seaweeds

Marine experts are sounding the alarm over the gradual collapse of fundamental ecosystems in Greece's seas. 

According to Maria Salomidi, a researcher at the Hellenic Center for Marine Research, 60% of underwater algae forests on reefs have already been lost in Greece.

The red algae washed up on shores of Istanbul's Anatolian side is a sign of increasing pollution in the Marmara Sea, an expert has said.
"Algae piling up due to decreased oxygen levels with the effect of the dumped waste reveals the alarming pollution in the Marmara Sea," said Meriç Albay, Dean of Istanbul University's Faculty of Aquatic Sciences.

Between 10 and 30 tons of fuel have flown out of a broken pipe of Lukoil Neftohim along the Dolno Ezerovo-Bratovo road. The fuel then reached Chukarliiska River and the lake of Vaya.

The Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov issued an order for the road to the location to be closed. The reason is the eminent danger of fire or air poisoning on account of the vaporized fuel.