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. The thick, slimy layer of so-called "sea snot" is spreading in Turkey's Sea of Marmara.
To the south of Istanbul, at alarming levels, posing a growing threat to marine life and the fishing industry.
Some has sunk below the waves, suffocating seabed life.
Scientists say climate change and pollution, have contributed to the proliferation of the organic matter.
Which contains a wide variety of microorganisms, and can flourish when nutrient-rich sewage flows into seawater.
Dozens of sea surface-cleaning and barrier-laying boats, as well as several other vessels, have been working to prevent the spread of the mucilage.
Drone footage shows boats, yachts and cargo ships anchored near Istanbul, as a thick slimy layer of organic matter covers the sea water.
Boats are anchored on the shore as they are surrounded by sea snot.
A thick slimy layer of the organic matter, also known as marine mucilage.
Spreading through the Sea of Marmara, and posing a threat to marine life and the fishing industry.
Sea-surface-cleaning vessels and barrier-laying boats of Istanbul Municipality clean up the sea snot in Istanbul.
An almost deserted beach is seen next to sea snot, a thick slimy layer of the organic matter known as marine mucilage, as it spreads through the Sea of Marmara