Turkey’s aquaculture production on the upswing

Marine aquaculture has been developing rapidly in Turkey over the past decade, according to a new research paper.A new 430-page report from the Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV), “Marine Aquaculture in Turkey: Advancements and Management,” offers a thorough examination of the aquaculture sector, looking at lessons learned, how Turkey is embracing a “blue economy” model, and the challenges the country faces in improving the sustainability of its fish and shellfish farming sectors.Turkey’s aquaculture industry is thriving due to the introduction of new technology, improved management, and production techniques, tighter environmental regulations, and international partnerships helping to open up new markets, according to the report. The industry is benefitting from a plentiful labor supply and low production costs, and the alignment of environmental regulations, quality-control, food safety, traceability systems and paperwork, which has allowed Turkish fishery products to be ...