'Sea snot' is a collection of mucus-like organic matter found in the sea.
The creamy, jelly-like substance is generally not harmful, but can attract viruses and bacteria, and can become a blanket that suffocates the marine life below.
A large blanket of 'sea snot' has recently spread through the Sea of Marmara, south of Istanbul. It's growth is a result of prolonged warm temperatures and calm weather with abundant nutrients in the water. Balnkets of 'sea snot' can be a large as 200 km (125 miles) across.
Sea snot was first reported in 1729, but outbreaks are far more common now, partly due to climate change.
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