Three Islands Project was Implemented for Antalya Marine Ecosystem

The "Three Islands Project", carried out in cooperation with Antalya Governorship and Marine Life Protection Association, was introduced with a field visit and press conference held in Kemer Tekirova. With the project implemented within the scope of the Antalya Blue Mediterranean Initiative, ecosystem restoration, re-creation of sea meadows and scientific monitoring studies will be carried out in the region closed to aquaculture and anchoring.

Three Islands Closed to Fishing

Speaking at the program, Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin stated that they brought the successful reef and restoration experience implemented on Istanbul Tavşan Island to Antalya. Reminding that a communiqué was issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in order to protect the living life in the region, Governor Şahin said, "With this communiqué, all kinds of fishing activities are banned in the Kemer Üç Adalar location. Under the protection shield, the teams will work to recreate the sea meadows and revitalize the undersea life." Emphasizing that the work will also spread to the Kaş-Demre and Beymelek lines, Şahin stated that the local people and tourism will benefit from this protection model.

Field Research and International Promotion

Antalya Blue Mediterranean Initiative Project Coordinator Ebru Şahin said that research in the field accelerated after the protected area decision. Şahin stated that the project carried out and the achievements to be achieved will be shared on international platforms, and that the project will be introduced to the world press at the COP31 Summit to be held in Antalya.

Sustainable Marine Life and Heritage

Turgay Türkyılmaz, General Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, noted that the area was regulated for both amateur and commercial hunting and that the balance of protection and use was observed. Volkan Narcı, President of the Association for the Protection of Marine Life, emphasized that after the restoration, the region will be monitored 24/7 with cameras and an important legacy will be left to future generations.

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