Bulgaria: Toxic algae in the Black Sea scared the experts in Romania

Toxic algae in the Black Sea has scared experts in neighboring Romania. They are warning clam and crab lovers who catch the delicacies themselves that part of their population may be contaminated. In the meantime, the authorities in the country have decided to ban the harvesting of these seafood, reports the Romanian media Digi24. The samples taken by the specialists from the Veterinary-Sanitary Directorate in Constanta found an increased level of water toxicity. They immediately alerted the authorities, who warned the population about the danger posed by the consumption of mussels and rapans. The collection of these seafood was then prohibited, and some coastal areas were closed. The closed areas in question are 3 and 4 on the Black Sea, i.e. starting from Mangalia, which is near Bulgaria, and reaching Navodari. The toxicity is caused by a certain type of algae. The analyzes will be repeated, but until the results are received, the collection of seafood is prohibited. Those ...