Climate change, marine pollution, invasive species and the expansion of monitoring systems are set to dominate Tรผrkiyeโs marine science agenda in 2026, following a year of intensive research activity across the countryโs seas in 2025, scientists and institute heads say.
Experts underline that the coming year will prioritize the Sea of Marmara, the Turkish Straits and the Black Sea, with a strong focus on national marine climate monitoring systems, protection of critical habitats and the integration of scientific data into policy processes, particularly ahead of the COP31 climate summit.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) on Monday, Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TรDAV) President professor Bayram รztรผrk said 2025 was a productive year for the foundation, during which it organized multiple workshops, published five books and continued releasing its scientific journal.
รztรผrk said TรDAV carried out research cruises with its vessels from ลile to the Sea of Marmara and from the northern Aegean to รeลme, and also launched a new cooperation with Tรผrkiye Iล
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