The ecologist explained whether it is safe to eat seafood from the Black Sea.

Ecologists warn that seafood from the Black Sea is hazardous. After the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station was blown up, the sea is saturated with toxins, and there is no quality control of fishing. Moreover, the consequences of the war and Russian fuel oil worsen an already dangerous situation.

Ecologist Yuriy Kvach warns that collecting seafood on your own can harm your health. The water in the sea is still acceptable for swimming, but it is advisable to avoid swallowing. The professional advises caution with rapanas, mussels, and other seafood: 'After Kakhovka, a large amount of pollutants got into the sea — and all of this accumulates in living organisms'.

Notably, oil is appearing on the surface of the Black Sea, which may be a result of Russian aggression or discharges from Ukrainian vessels. This dissolved oil product is extremely persistent in the environment and can remain in the ecosystem for a very long time.

As a result of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station explosion, water with toxins changed the ecosystem of the Black Sea, leading to negative consequences for marine species. Ecologists warn that these changes may have unpredictable consequences for biodiversity in the long term.