Health Ministry Cautions on Fishing Ban Amid Algae Treatment

Israel's Ministry of Health has recommended a temporary ban on fishing near desalination facilities in the Mediterranean Sea following an algae treatment. The ministry cited uncertainty regarding the specific type of algae involved and the effects of the spraying treatment conducted at sea. This uncertainty led the ministry to advise a cautious approach, recommending the fishing prohibition in the treated area and a buffer zone.

The Health Ministry stated that fishing should only resume after monitoring results confirm no anomalies in the fish or marine life and no indication of public health risks. The ministry emphasized that this recommendation is not based on any proven risk but rather on a precautionary principle due to the unknown factors.