Can the Sea of Marmara be saved? 🐟 | DW Documentary

Turkey’s Sea of Marmara is facing a hidden threat, a kind of slime known as “sea snot”. It is the smallest sea in the world, and is located between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, working as a major transit hub. In 2021, the slime covered most of the sea’s surface. This foul-smelling, gelatinous substance is algae overgrowth caused by rising temperatures, limited water circulation, and industrial and domestic waste. It acts like a plastic wrap over the water, preventing oxygen from passing through, which can suffocate fish and other marine life. Today, the algal slime is also found underwater. Experts warn that if concrete solutions are not taken, it could be a matter of time before this sea faces another collapse like in 2021. Watch the full documentary “Turkey: Can the Marmara Sea be saved?” on our channel. 🪸 #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdochindi ⮞ DW Dokumenter (Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDokumenter ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G