‘Sea Snot’ Outbreak in Turkey

Why in News ?

• Recently, Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, which connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, has witnessed the largest outbreak of ‘sea snot’.
• A ‘sea snot’ outbreak was first recorded in the country in 2007.

About:

• Sea Snot and its Formation:
  • It is marine mucilage that is formed when algae are overloaded with nutrients as a result of water pollution combined with the effects of climate change.
    • The nutrient overload occurs when algae feast on warm weather caused by global warming.
  • It looks like a viscous, brown and foamy substance.