Hundreds of invasive species live in Turkey’s seas. Professor Bayram Öztürk who studies this maritime “invasion” says increasing the variety and number of these species cause a biosecurity problem for the country littoral to the Mediterranean, which is home to some 900 invasive species.
Species, from plants to animals, have been more apparent in Turkish seas, from the Aegean to the Black Sea, as well as the landlocked Marmara Sea in recent years. Not very hazardous to human health, they still pose a risk for the fishing industry while threatening to upset the balance of the food chain.
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