Mucilage, which severely impacted the Sea of Marmara in 2021, has resurfaced, posing environmental and economic challenges. The dense layer, reducing oxygen levels and threatening marine life, clogs fishermen’s nets along the Tekirdağ coast, making daily operations nearly impossible.

Hüseyin Oğuz, Vice President of Süleymanpaşa Fisheries Cooperative, noted the difficulties, saying, “When we throw our nets, we pull them muddy. This situation is hindering our work.” Fisherman Anıl Can Pehlivanoğlu added, “Our nets are heavier, making fishing challenging.”

Experts, including Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı of Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, warn that the rapidly spreading mucilage has covered the entire Sea of Marmara within weeks. Despite preventive measures, significant progress in addressing the issue remains elusive.

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Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower Welcomes 2.3 Million Visitors in 4 Years

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On May 30, 2025

Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower has hosted approximately 2.3 million visitors since its inauguration by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 29, 2021.

Standing at 587 meters above sea level, the tulip-shaped tower is the tallest structure in Istanbul and combines architecture, technology, and visitor experience. It includes 49 floors with observation decks, restaurants, and interactive exhibits showcasing Istanbul’s landmarks.

Uraloğlu emphasized the tower’s role in broadcasting, currently supporting 100 FM channels, 16 analog TV, and 15 DAB+ stations, along with services for GSM and public institutions. He noted that Çamlıca Tower has significantly reduced electromagnetic emissions in the area, lowering levels from 39 to 2.5 Volts/meter—well below EU safety standards.

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