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Yenice Mevkii S-11 34 29 5 0.8
Nilüfer Çayı Akarsu S-12 68 55 13 5.2
Gönen Çayı Akarsu S-13 59 48 11 3.7
The data obtained from the organic matter analyses of water samples taken
in various locations of the Marmara Sea are shown in table 5. In particular,
it was detected that the Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Nitrogen (N)
concentrations were very high in some streams. The TOC and N ratios were
found to be high in Sand Creek (30 ppm/2.5 ppm), Tuzla Creek (34 ppm/3.85
ppm), Büyükçekmece Lake (42 ppm/4.25 ppm), Küçükçekmece Lake (40
ppm/3.25 ppm), Nilufer Creek (13 ppm/5.2 ppm) and Gönen Creek (11
ppm/3.7 ppm).

Figure 8. Organic matter analysis data of
water samples taken from various locations of the Marmara Sea
As a result of these analyses, it is a remarkable finding that TOC and
Nitrogen (N) are high together at the same locations. If there are other
conditions necessary for the formation of mucilage in these locations, it is a
sign that the mucilage may be observed again. Therefore, measures should
be taken for all pollutants that may affect the sea. It is observed that Inorganic
Carbon (IC) values are higher than Total Organic Carbon (TOC) concentrations
in almost all locations. This shows that Inorganic Carbon values are mostly due
to industrial waste, agricultural activities and marine transportation.

Conclusions and Recommendations

Polluted waters discharged into the seas and other aquatic environments
cause an increase in the pollutants in these environments. These pollutants have
different effects in the environment depending on their organic or inorganic

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