Istanbul diver reveals COVID-19 pollution in the Bosphorus' waters

An Istanbul diver recorded underwater footage in the Bosphorus that revealed masks and gloves, used recently for COVID-19 prevention. The diver said that he hasn't noticed a change in the amount of solid waste in the Bosphorus during the COVID-19 isolation period.

Duvar English

Istanbul diver İsa Şahintürk recently recorded underwater footage in the Bosphorus where solid waste, including gloves and masks used for COVID-19 protection, was highly visible.

Şahintürk, who's been diving around Istanbul for three years, hasn't noticed any difference in the levels of solid waste pollution in the water during the COVID-19 isolation period.

The diver noted that it's possible to keep up with the outside world's agenda by observing the waste in the water, noting personal protective equipment floating in the Bosphorus.

Dolphins return to Istanbul coast when abandoned due to COVID-19
Man discovers massive Roman mosaic floor while gardening Turkish man dies by suicide after murdering two women on same day Turkey lifts visa requirement for six countries Record number of resident foreigners leave Turkey in 2023 Turkey's stray dogs rehomed abroad following new street clearance law Latest photos show extent of damage in out-of-use Atatürk Airport