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14life Below Water
Supporting Aquatic Ecosystems Through Education

14Life Below Water

Supporting Aquatic Ecosystems Through Education

Sakarya University, located along the shores of Sapanca Lake—a vital freshwater source—and in a region rich with diverse water resources, actively promotes water conservation and environmental education both on campus and within the wider community. Faculty members from the Environmental Engineering, Biology, and Chemistry Departments focus their research on aquatic ecosystems, aquaculture, and sustainability. In this context, the university offers a variety of training programs and organizes events on topics such as freshwater ecosystems, fisheries, aquaculture, and sustainable water management.
Educational Program Examples for Supporting Aquatic Ecosystems

 

Notable initiatives include the Erasmus+ Project “Water for Life, Water for Future,” led by Prof. Dr. Tuğba Ongun Sevindik in collaboration with the Spain National Agency, which included a recent educational program in Sakarya [URL].

Additionally, in October 2023, the university hosted a live-streamed event titled "Memorable Moments – Introducing the Biodiversity of Sakarya Acarlar Floodplain and the Importance of Floodplain Ecosystems," aimed at raising public awareness about local biodiversity and ecological significance [URL].

Through these initiatives, Sakarya University fosters a culture of sustainability and water consciousness, emphasizing the importance of preserving water resources and aquatic ecosystems for future generations.

Sakarya University actively engages in educational outreach programs to promote the sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism within local and national communities. Leveraging its strategic location along the shores of Sapanca Lake, the university offers a range of training programs and organizes events focused on freshwater ecosystems, fisheries, aquaculture, and sustainable management practices. Additionally, the university raises awareness on issues such as overfishing, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and destructive fishing methods. Through these initiatives, Sakarya University fosters responsible practices in aquatic resource management, supporting environmental stewardship and sustainable resource use across local industries and communities.

Additionally, the university collaborates with local entities, such as the Sakarya Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ), to implement water conservation strategies and share research findings with regional management units, guiding improvement actions.

Through these initiatives, Sakarya University fosters a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship, emphasizing the importance of responsible practices in fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism sectors.

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