30°C Adriatic Sea waters in Italy lead to mucilage increase, affecting local fishers and marine ecosystem.

30°C Adriatic Sea waters in Italy are causing challenges for local fishers, as mucilage, a thick, slimy substance formed of microalgae, increases due to warmer temperatures. The mucilage blocks fishing nets and threatens shellfish, while also altering the marine ecosystem and causing some fish species to decline. This adversely affects the local economy, with higher costs and bureaucracy further impacting independent fishers.

August 04, 2024
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