The temporary closure of beaches in Tenerife by the presence of the E.Coli bacteriaespecially in what is popularly known as the boom season -from August to October-, has become a repeated fact that ruins the summer period on the Island for many. dip a reality that, if its real impact on the environment and, consequently, on our lives were known, would lead to an avalanche of protests.
the documentarian Philip Ravinrecognized for his unusual recordings under the Canarian waters, has denounced on social networks the number of illegal dumping that currently exist on the Island, which are a total of “136 unauthorized.” “The shame of Tenerife (and the Canary Islands)”, the lover of the marine environment expresses in a message shared on Instagram, asking users to spread the information.
Ravina assures that “thousands of wastewater is dumped into our seabed, contaminating it”, while urging the population to rethink the following data, according to his experience: “I have seen sargos, salema, bogas, sardines, old and octopus feeding in the middle of the sewage; if these animals end up on a plate, they will be eating a specimen that has ingested everything that comes out of our toilets”.
The producer of marine documentaries points out to this newspaper that “one of the most serious problems that the Canary coast has is the inorganic waste that is thrown into the toilet”, as is the case with toilet paper or wipes. In this regard, he appeals to the responsibility “from home” because “it is urgent to find a solution.”
The publication, which has already exceeded 7,000 I like ithas fueled the indignation of the island population who, aware that “Tenerife is closer to ceasing to be a paradise”, agrees with the complainant: “It’s a shame”.
