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Color of sea turns orange in Turkey's İzmir Bay

Color of sea turns orange in Turkey's İzmir Bay

While some suggest that the change in the color is a seasonal phenomenon and is normal, hydrobiologist Levent Artüz says it is caused by pollution.

27 May 2022 Yakup Önal

Mucilage-like pollution reemerges off the coasts of İstanbul

Mucilage-like pollution reemerges off the coasts of İstanbul

Having faced a mucilage, or sea snot, problem last summer, İstanbul has witnessed pollution similar to mucilage on Fenerbahçe Coast in Kadıköy.

Environmental artist's house burns down in suspected arson attack

Environmental artist's house burns down in suspected arson attack

Gökçe Erhan was going to attend a demonstration against planned fishfarms in the Black Sea province of Trabzon.

26 October 2021

Is it Safe to Swim in the Sea or Pool Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

FACULTY MEMBER YEŞİM YASİN ANSWERS

Is it Safe to Swim in the Sea or Pool Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

As it is almost summer now, people wonder whether spending time in the sea or pool will pose any risks in terms of catching coronavirus. Dr. Yasin says, “You can go on a vacation with peace of mind as long as you keep social distance and wear a mask."

20 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek