From Fethiye area news:
The ongoing issue of the Gulf of Fethiye continues, 7 professors working at GAZI University published a report on the color change in Fethiye Bay, the most important reason of pollution was from agricultural drainage water Murt Creek they stated.
The report from Dr. Pelin Yildirim , Professor of research. Dr. Lale Balas, Professor Dr. Hale Hopoğlu, Professor Dr. Aysel Çağlan Günay and Prof. Dr. Ahmet Altindag did. Consultancy of the project. Dr. Example: Ahmet ErkanKüseyş and Prof. Dr. Sinet Selmin Burak stated there are 4 items of concern.
The first item of the cause of pollution was the discharge of agricultural drainage water and treatment water from Murt ( Mersinli ) Creek.
The second reason for pollution is the agricultural drainage waters carried by other channels in the Gulf.
The third reason is connected to the treatment of residential areas and facilities.
Lastly the pollution from Fethiye Marina and other boats was the other item of concern
The scientific report stated that, "Murt Creek" is transported directly in to the Gulf of Fethiye together with the agricultural discharge waters which are rich in nitrogen and phosphorus salts.
Their conclusion is that "Murt Creek and the said canals are the main source of pollution in the Gulf. "
No doubt there will be new reports in the coming weeks from more experts, we will post them when we receive them, hopefully all the information in the countless reports will lead to action to rectify the issue.
https://m.sondakika.com/haber/haber-7-profesorden-fethiye-korfezi-raporu-12302531/