Turkey struck by 'sea snot' because of global heating

Increasing blanket of mucus-like substance in water threatens coral and fishing industryWhen seen from above, it looks like a brush of beige swirled across the dark blue waters of the Sea of Marmara. Up close, it resembles a creamy, gelatinous blanket of quicksand. Now scientists are warning that the substance, known as sea snot, is on the rise as a result of global heating.The gloopy, mucus-like substance, had not been recorded in Turkish waters before 2007. It is created as a result of prolonged warm temperatures, calm weather and in areas with abundant nutrients in the water. Continue reading...