The impact of the ‘Sea Diamond’ wreck on the marine ecosystem in Santorini is negligible, according to the fourth annual report released by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research on Thursday. The report was based on research conducted between November 2010 and May 2011.
The report found that no problems were caused by the leak of fuel from the sunken ship and that the quality of the sea water — which is used by the desalination unit in Oia to produce drinking water — was excellent, and marine life in the area was healthy. Fish that were caught near the wreck were found to be safe for consumption and their concentration in heavy metals was found to be comparable to that of fish from all over Greece.
Further, the concentration of heavy metals in the sea was also found to be the same as those traced in the open sea.
(source: ana-mpa)
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