Health Ministry Recommends Temporary Fishing Ban Amid Algae Bloom Concerns
The Ministry of Health has recommended a temporary ban on fishing in an area of the Mediterranean Sea near desalination facilities, following an unusual algae bloom and subsequent treatment. The recommendation, passed to the Ministry of Agriculture, stems from uncertainty regarding the specific type of algae involved and the effects of the treatment applied.
Citing a need for caution due to information gaps, the Ministry of Health emphasized that the recommendation is a precautionary measure, not based on proven risk. Fishing can resume once monitoring results confirm no anomalies in fish or the marine environment, and no public health risks are identified.
The ministry clarified that this recommendation applies only to fishing in the treated area and does not affect fish already on the market. Furthermore, the event poses no threat to drinking water quality, and tap water remains safe for consumption.
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