Türkiye: Rising sea level in Black Sea poses risk to 160 mln - Study

"The sea level in the Black Sea has risen by around 10 to 12 centimeters over the past three decades, exposing coastal regions and approximately 160 million people living along the basin to growing risks linked to climate change, according to a Turkish academic study."

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"His findings show that the Black Sea is rising at an annual rate of about 2.5 to 3 millimeters — a pace comparable to that of the world’s oceans."

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"Low-elevation zones are also present along our Black Sea coastline. Consequently, rising sea levels are expected to encroach further inland, with storm events causing significant destruction in interior areas over time,” he said.

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"He emphasized that future investments would be more sustainable if they are built farther inland and at higher elevations, reducing long-term economic and environmental costs."