The Role of International Maritime Traffic on PM10 Pollutant in the Strait of Istanbul (Bosphorus)

Today, over 90 percent of world trade is carried out via maritime transportation by 90,000 vessels. Like all modes that use fossil fuels, ship emissions significantly contribute to global climate change and acidification. In this aspect, the shipping industry responsible for a significant proportion problem. According data International Maritime Organization (IMO), more than 3% carbon dioxide can be attributed ocean-going ships. Furthermore, in European coastal areas, with 1–7% ambient air PM10 levels, 1–14% PM2.5, at least 11% PM1 (Viana et al., 2014). Strait Istanbul unique waterway between Black Sea countries rest world. As result its intensive international traffic, it serious emission factor city. Studies have shown only cause 4500 deaths per year Marmara region. study, discussed whether traffic an effective on comparing number passing from pm10 values 2014 2018.