Immediately after the discovery of the presence of toxic algae in the Black Sea water, the authorities ordered emergency measures and warned the population about the risk involved in gathering and consuming mussels and other seafood.
Specialists have detected the presence of a toxic algae in the Black Sea, archive photo
The specialists from the Veterinary Sanitary Directorate in Constanța, who took water samples from the Black Sea, found the increased level of water toxicity and gave the alarm signal, according to Digi24.
The first measures taken by the authorities were to warn the population about the danger represented by the consumption of mussels and rapans, prohibiting the collection of these seafood and closing some coastal areas. Thus, areas 3 and 4 of the Black Sea were closed, i.e. starting from Mangalia to Năvodari.
The first water samples indicated an increased risk of toxicity and the presence of an algae that determines this toxicity. It was decided to repeat the analyses, but until the results are obtained, it is forbidden to collect seafood. Seafood harvested between May 23 and June 3 is also prohibited for sale.
Specialists warn that the toxins, which can cause allergies and respiratory problems, can easily reach the human body, through fish or seafood that feed on such microscopic plants.
At the moment, the only area where clams can be harvested is area 2, that is, the one that starts from Midia and reaches Tulcea.
