Why Do Giants of the Ocean Perish on the Aegean Coast?

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Mass tuna deaths, which have reappeared on the coasts of Çeşme and Karaburun in İzmir, are believed to be caused by the Lactococcus garvieae bacteria, triggered by rising sea water temperatures due to the climate crisis, and environmental pollution from fish farms in the region. Experts have warned the public to absolutely avoid contact with and consumption of these fish, which carry a dangerous risk of infection.

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Following the continued deaths of tuna on the coasts of Çeşme and Karaburun this year, ÇEŞÇEP (Çeşme Environmental Protection Association) called on the authorities for transparency. The association stated that the deaths were caused by warming seawater, farm pollution, and bacterial infection, and demanded that the sample results be made public.