Research Information System
in: Matematik ve Fen Bilimleri Üzerine Araştırmalar-III, ADİLE AKPINAR, Editor, ÖZGÜR YAYINCILIK, Gaziantep, pp.61-90, 2023
Marine and oceans are important resources that provide numerous services
such as sustaining life, food supply, clean energy, and transportation. However,
these valuable resources, along with the habitats they support, are subjected
to various anthropogenic pressures, including climate change, population
growth, and industrial intensity. In order to create social, economic, and
ecological value, sustainable utilization of the sea and its resources can only
be achieved through the development and implementation of management
strategies based on marine sciences. Recognizing the significance of marine
and ocean conservation, the United Nations adopted a framework consisting
of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, which includes the
enhancement of sustainable use and conservation of seas and oceans as a
priority goal. Effective strategies to combat overfishing, ocean acidification
and worsening coastal eutrophication have been emphasized. Türkiye,
being a country surrounded by three seas and rich in water resources, is
also highly affected by water pollution. Industrial activities, agricultural use,
urbanization, population growth, and hydrological conditions contribute to
water pollution, making it a significant environmental issue in the country. In
this context, the aim of this study is to examine the issues related to seas and
marine resources in Türkiye in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development
Goals and provide a fresh perspective on what has been done and what needs
to be done in the context of Goal 14. The objective is to develop science
based strategies, intensify research capacity, and provide information on the
necessary actions to be taken