Investigation of benthic marine litter in the Yumurtalık Fishing Port

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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v9i2.272-276.3619

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Marine litter, Sea pollution, Environment, Diving, İskenderun Bay

Abstract

Marine litter, which can be seen in almost all seas in recent years, is a serious problem for the environment. Similarly, the same problem also exists in Turkey's seas. This study was carried out in 4 different areas, each of which is 100m², in the Yumurtalık Fishing Port in İskenderun Bay. Marine litter was removed from the seabed by diving in these selected areas in April 2016 and June 2017. In the study, a total of 157.2 kg of rubber (49.5%), 118.9 kg of glass (37.4%), 21.61 kg of plastic (6.8%) and 19.94 kg of metal (6.3%) marine litter were detected and removed. It was determined that the marine litter extracted in 2017 was less by weight compared to 2016 (p<0.05). Although collecting marine litter from underwater reduces their amount, it appears to occur again the next year. Our result shows that different solutions should be produced to reduce marine litter.

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21.02.2021

How to Cite

Yılmaz, Özgür, Erbaş, C., & Gökçe, M. A. (2021). Investigation of benthic marine litter in the Yumurtalık Fishing Port. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 9(2), 272–276. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v9i2.272-276.3619

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Research Paper