In Pics: Slimy 'Sea Snot' Clogging Up The Sea Near Turkey

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Photos show a thick layer of slime, known as marine mucilage, covering the Sea of Marmara south of Istanbul. The slime is a discharge of protein, carbohydrates, and fat from phytoplankton, microscopic

In Pics: Slimy 'Sea Snot' Clogging Up The Sea Near Turkey

Photos show a thick layer of slime, known as marine mucilage, covering the Sea of Marmara south of Istanbul. The slime is a discharge of protein, carbohydrates, and fat from phytoplankton, microscopic algae.

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