Spring 2025 Scientific Expedition Undertaken as Part of the 2EKO Project

On May 7–8, 2025, the spring field expedition of the BAP-13 2EKO project, titled “The Ecological and Economical Evaluation of Fish Culture in Black Sea Trout Marine Cages,” was successfully conducted aboard the KTU DENAR-1 research vessel. The expedition aimed to gather critical data and samples to assess both the ecological impacts and economic viability of trout aquaculture in the Black Sea, supporting the advancement of sustainable fish farming practices.
The research expedition was carried out with the participation of distinguished experts, including Prof. Dr. Fatma Telli Karakoç, Prof. Dr. Coşkun Erüz, Prof. Dr. Hacer Sağlam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafet Çağrı Öztürk, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Şahin, Assist. Prof. Dr. İlknur Yıldız, Dr. Neira Purwanty Ismail, master’s student Melike Tüysüz, and the dedicated crew of the KTU DENAR-1 research vessel.
The snapshots of the expedition can be watched here.
12 May 2025
Our researchers are mapping and modeling aquatic Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the Kızılırmak Delta Protected Area to safegThe uard local biodiversity and understand ecological shifts
23 February 2026
A meeting was held within the scope of the BIOBLACK Project
23 February 2026
BIOBLACK Project Meeting was held on 16 February 2026
16 February 2026
The IASON+ Project is conducting two distinct surveys. Your insights are vital for developing effective management strategies for the Kızılırmak Delta Protected Area
09 February 2026
On December 11, 2025, our academicians visited Hami Yıldırım Primary School to provide marine science education.
29 December 2025
DirtyFOOT Project's KickOff Meeting was held on December 17, 2025 online
22 December 2025
Over 9 000 kg of fishing gear removed from the Black Sea through the BlackNETs project
22 December 2025
Prof. Dr. Fatma TELLİ KARAKOÇ at the Great Black Sea Forum Panel on December 12 2025
15 December 2025
Department of Marine Science and Technology Engineering 2025 External Stakeholder Meeting was held on December 3rd 2025
08 December 2025
The KTÜ DenAr-1 Autumn Expedition was completed on 26-27 November 2025 as part of our routine monitoring
01 December 2025









