The floating reed islets of Danube Delta

They are made of a mix of roots, herbs, reed, organic material and soil. The roots of reed are very important; where gas accumulation which leads to the emerging of the layer and its tearing because of the wind.

Their width varies from 0.50 to 1.50 m. These reed islets occupy large areas in the Danube Delta and depending on the water level and their width.