A Turkish University of Applied Sciences is looking for partners to build up a consortium

Ege University has a long tradition of research, conservation, and management of the biodiversity of wetlands and marine resources.

Our scientific expertise covers several key areas:

Waterbirds and their ecology,

Benthic organisms: identification,

Algae and plankton: identification,

Ichthyology: identification, stock size management

Relevant laboratory infrastructure

Toxicology and microplastics:

We have direct access to the Gediz Delta, the largest river delta on Türkiye's Aegean coast. This area includes the largest Turkish saltworks, covering 5500 hectares and producing approximately 800,000 tons of sea salt annually, 700 hectares of dried freshwater reedbeds, and three coastal lagoons totaling 2200 hectares. This area is a RAMSAR and Important Bird Area (IBA) and national Wildlife Protection Area, in which tens of thousands of water birds breed, including species such as Great Flamingos (15,000-20,000 pairs), Dalmatian Pelicans, terns, etc. Additionally, the globally endangered (CR) Common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) and European eel (Anguilla anguilla) also breed and live in these lagoons.

Thanks to our extensive field experience, we are well-positioned to engage with key local stakeholders, including private companies, local and national authorities, and both local and international NGOs, a requirement highlighted in the call for proposals.

We believe that our scientific expertise, technical capabilities, and established local partnerships closely align with the core objectives of the project.