Health Ministry Recommends Temporary Fishing Ban Amid Algae Bloom Treatment
The Ministry of Health has recommended a temporary ban on fishing in an area of the Mediterranean Sea near desalination facilities, following treatment for an algae bloom. The ministry has transferred its findings to the Ministry of Agriculture, highlighting uncertainties regarding the identity of the algae and the effects of the treatment.
Due to these uncertainties, the Health Ministry advises a cautious approach, prohibiting fishing in the treated area and a nearby buffer zone. Fishing should only resume after monitoring results confirm no anomalies in the fish or marine life and no public health risks.
The ministry emphasized that this recommendation is not based on a proven risk but is a precautionary measure to protect public health while information gaps and uncertainties about the treatment's impact persist. Therefore, the recommendation specifically targets fishing activities and does not advise against consuming fish currently available in markets.
Furthermore, the ministry clarified that the water quality for drinking remains unaffected, and there are no concerns regarding tap water consumption.
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