Turkey's Aquaculture Potential and Developments in the Fish Feed Sector

Authors: Aysun KOP*

DOI: 10.23880/ijoac-16000144

Volume 2, Issue 4

Abstract

In this study, Turkey's aquaculture potential was investigated. Aquaculture studies started in fresh water in 1970s. Production of sea fish was started in 1985. The amount of aquaculture in 2016 is 253,395 tons. 59. 9% of this is from sea fish and 40. 1% from freshwater fish. Turkey has exported 145 469 tons of fish in 2016 and has achieved $ 870 million profit as of 2017.

Keywords: Turkey; Aquaculture potential; Sea fish; Export amount

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