Turkey: Karabiga shrimp being examined in the laboratory for aquaculture studies

Published 2022년 7월 4일

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The article highlights the initiation of research on the Karabiga shrimp, a locally caught species highly valued for its taste and size, at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. This initiative is part of the geographical indication process for the product, with the name "Karabiga shrimp" already registered and further examination at the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. The shrimp, caught in the Biga district, finds its way to both local and international markets. The research, led by Dr. Halit Kuşku, aims to enhance our understanding of the species and explore its potential in aquaculture, offering a significant economic opportunity for the region.

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The Karabiga shrimp, which is caught by the fishermen in the Karabiga town of Çanakkale's Biga district and preferred for its size and taste, has started to be studied at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ) Marine Sciences and Technology Faculty for aquaculture studies. The geographical indication process of the product, which was registered with the name "Karabiga shrimp" in November last year by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Fisheries Registration National Committee, continues at the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT). Karabiga shrimp, which fishermen catch with small boats in designated areas during legally permitted periods, are sent to Italy, Germany, Greece and Spain as well as to the domestic market. Karabiga shrimp, which is caught between 60 and 80 tons annually and is an important source of income for the people of the region; It is examined in the laboratories of the Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology of ÇOMÜ in order to gain more ...

Source: Sondakika