Carettas protect Antalya Bay in Turkey from jellyfish invasion

Published 2021년 6월 6일

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Each year from January to May, the Red Sea sees a significant jellyfish migration, with various species and sizes entering the Antalya Bay. Sea turtles, specifically caretta carettas, play a crucial role in regulating the jellyfish population by feeding on them. This natural control mechanism is vital for the balance of the bay's ecosystem, which is home to numerous fish species. A study by Akdeniz University highlights the importance of caretta carettas in reducing jellyfish numbers and preventing potential issues for tourists. The research also emphasizes that the absence of jellyfish stings in specific areas is due to the turtles' dietary preferences.
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The jellyfish migration, which starts in the RED SEA every year in January and continues until the end of May, causes a density of jellyfish in the Antalya Bay. The sizes and species of jellyfish that leave the migration route and enter the bay vary. The sea turtles, caretta carettas, which feed on jellyfish, are known as the protectors of the bay. Caretta carettas, which hunt protein-rich jellyfish, protect Antalya from possible jellyfish invasion. CARETTA CARETTALAR HUNTS stray jellyfish Akdeniz University (AU) Faculty of Fisheries Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gökoğlu said that caretta carettas are a natural protection against jellyfish in Antalya, which hosts many different fish species with the effect of migrations through the Red Sea. Reminding that stray jellyfish are immigrants from the Red Sea, Prof. Dr. Gökoğlu said, "In certain months, large white jellyfish are caught by divers' cameras frequently. The population of these jellyfish will decrease over time. With the ...

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