Authorities Struggle to Identify Causes of Marine Pollution Off Limassol Coast
Marine pollution off the Limassol coast has sparked public concern due to foam, unpleasant smells, waste, and unidentified substances in the sea. A recent meeting held by Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis brought together local officials, environmental departments, and maritime authorities to find the pollution’s source, but no definitive cause or action plan was established.
The meeting highlighted multiple potential pollution sources, including construction discharge pipelines, fish farms, pleasure boats, ships, untreated wastewater, and rainwater runoff. Officials agreed to document all possible sources and delegate responsibility to relevant agencies. However, the involvement of 17 to 18 state services led to criticism over fragmented accountability and ineffective control.
Environmental advocates and local leaders, such as former Green Party leader Charalambos Theopemptou, condemned the state’s repeated failure to address similar incidents over the past 12 years. Concerns were also raised about sewage dumping near shorelines due to overloaded treatment plants, with calls for ongoing public vigilance to ensure authorities enforce regulations and prevent future pollution episodes.
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