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Department of Hydrobiology
Fisheries Faculty, University of Sinop
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Type of Research Institution
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| | Intergovernmental | |  | Academic | | | Governmental, national | | | Private | | | Governmental, local | | | Charity / Foundation |
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Address : 57000 Akliman
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Phone :
+90 368 287 62 65
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Director :
Prof Dr Hülya Turan (Dean)
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Contact person :
Prof Levent Bat (Head of Department of Hydrobiology)
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Number of permanent staff
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| | Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 38 | | | others : 14 |
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Type of Activities
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| | Pure research | | | Academic | | | Applied research | | | Education / Outreach | | | Long-term monitoring | | | Policy / Planning / Consultancy | | | Technology for environmental applications | | | Conservation & Protection |
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Main fields of research (at present - 6 max)
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| biochemical measurement of the Seas of Turkey (O2, pH, temperature, salinity, phosphate, nitrate, silicate, chlorophyll-a measurement and phyto, zoo, ichthyo and mesooplankton, benthos sampling) , metal pollution of the Black Sea, distribution of benthic organisms in the southern Black Sea, population dynamics of pelagic and benthic fish in the Black Sea |
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Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
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* ARENA (A REgional Capacity Building and Networking Proggramme to Upgrade Monitoring and Forecasting Activity in the Black Sea Basin) (2003-2006) . Project Number: EVK3-CT-2002-80011 ARENA.
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ASCABOS (A Supporting Programme for Capacity Building in the Black Sea Region towards Operational Status of Oceanographic Services) (2005-2008) (Call identifier FP6-2004-Global-3 Global Change and Ecosystems; proposal no: 518063-1)
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BLACK SEA SCENE (Black Sea Scientific Network) (2005-2008) (Call identifier FP6-2004-Infrastructures-5 Research Infrastructures; proposal no: 022868)
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UP-GRADE BS-SCENE (Up-Grade Black Sea Scientific Network) (2009- 2012) (Call identifier FP7-2008-1 Infrastructures Research Infrastructures, Combination of Collaborative Project and Coordination and Support Action; proposal no: 226592)
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CoCoNET—Towards COast to COast NETworks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential. (2011-2014 ) Call identifier FP7-OCEAN-2011 Collaborative project; project number: 287844. |
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Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
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| * Bilateral and multilateral projects, full connecting to SeaDataNet portal and full participated to Black Sea Scientific Network (Networking 41 involved Black Sea data centers), active in data collection and management, and providing on-line access to Black Sea data, meta-data and products |
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Total area dedicated to research (m2)
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Research vessel(s)
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| less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1 | | more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1 | | Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
"R/V Aurelia"
"R/V Seydi Ali Reis": length of 22.5 m and can be used for research and investigation activities of our university’s academic staff and other institutions and organizations in national and international waters (coastal and offshore)
https://bilimselgemiler.sinop.edu.tr/general-information/ |
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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| * 7 laboratories at the Faculty for various research activities (marine and freshwater biology laboratory, chemistry laboratory, fishing and fish processing laboratory, aquaculture laboratory) |
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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| Direct access to sea | | No direct access to brackish / estuarine waters | |
Other ecosystems : Black Sea |
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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| phytoplankton, zooplankton, mesoplankton, benthic organisms |
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Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
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| yes | | no |
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Training courses
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| yes | | no |
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Capacity and brief description of library
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 CIESM GUIDE OF COASTAL INSTITUTES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND ADJACENT SEAS
Last update : 01/02/2023
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