Turkish parliament establishes commission to investigate 'sea snot' outbreak

Turkish parliament on June 10 established a commission of inquiry to investigate the recent "sea snot" crisis. The move came after all the parties in parliament submitted a motion in demand of such a commission.

With the participation of all political parties, a commission has been established in parliament to investigate the "sea snot" outbreak -- a jelly-like layer of slime that develops on the surface of the water due to the excessive proliferation of phytoplankton. 

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