Health Ministry Bans Fishing Near Treated Algae Bloom Area
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a directive prohibiting fishing within the "treatment radius" and the first kilometer buffer zone from the shore. This measure follows the spraying of chemicals aimed at eradicating a harmful algae bloom that had disrupted desalination facilities.
The ban, revealed by Channel 13 News, extends to the buffer zone due to the unpredictable sea currents observed during the initial treatment and a lack of sufficient information about the specific algae species. Health officials cited the potential risk that the algae could be dangerous to humans, mentioning species like Microcystis and Cylindrospermopsis found in the Mediterranean.
These algae species can contain cyanotoxins, which are known to cause damage to organs such as the liver. The Ministry of Health's document emphasizes the need to enforce the fishing ban to mitigate potential health risks associated with exposure to these toxins.
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