Dangerous record in the Mediterranean: Unprecedented ‘level’ measured

The Turkish Foundation for Marine Research (TUDAV) announced that the average surface water temperature of the Mediterranean Sea had increased to 28.4 degrees, a level that had never been seen before. It was warned that this situation could seriously affect marine life and lead to the extinction of species.

In a statement made by TUDAV regarding the measurements made last week, it was said “the average surface water temperature of the Mediterranean Sea has reached 28.4 degrees, a level that has never been seen before. This situation could potentially lead to the extinction of species by seriously affecting marine life.”

In a statement, the European Greens said: “This will have a significant impact on marine life and will lead to the loss of species. We must protect our seas and oceans and protect marine biodiversity.”

“WE ARE NOT SURPRISED BY THESE”

General Secretary of TUDAV Dr. Sibel Sezer stated that the Mediterranean basin was one of the hotspots most affected and affected by climate change and said, “The Eastern Mediterranean also has the most fragile quality in the Mediterranean basin. Therefore, all of these are serious risks, this heat increase was an event that was also shown to us in the scenarios. We are not surprised by these, this record can be broken more and more every year.”

IT ALSO AFFECTS THE DEEP SEA

Dr. Sibel Sezer said, along with climate change, its effects on the ecosystem should be reduced and added following; “The effects of climate change on the ecosystem are negative in the Mediterranean, because for one thing, there are a lot of local pressures as well as climate change problems in the Mediterranean. Our seas are at serious risk with both climate change and these local pressures such as overfishing, waste, coastal infill areas, dredging, etc. Climate change is a matter that affects not only the sea surface, but also everything in the deep sea.”

ACCORDING TO GLOBAL CALCULATIONS, IT WILL GET HOTTER

The doctor mentioned that there were global plans for the Mediterranean basin and informed that the heat would increase much more above today’s levels.

She went on to say, “Therefore, we need to be ready. With climate change, there will be a decrease in summer precipitation. Water levels in lakes and reservoirs may decrease, drought may increase. Invasive species enter a place outside their natural area and negatively affect the biodiversity there. When it comes to these, of course, our own local species are at risk. With this temperature increase, the geographical distribution of local species is changing. Non-native species are coming to the Mediterranean, and native species are becoming at risk. Jellyfish, lionfish, balloon fish are seen everywhere now.”