Biological Oceanography

November 5, 2023

Biological Oceanography

My current researches focuses on estimating reference points using multiple tools for best management practices of data-limited fish stocks. I am particularly interested in ecosystem approach to fisheries management by using different models to determine status of ecosystem and fisheries resources. First, I use fisheries biology to better understand life history and ecological roles of… Continue reading

Biological Oceanography

About Me

I am a marine biologist with a focus on fisheries conservation and the ecosystem approach to fisheries. I got my PhD in marine biology from Istanbul University in 2010 and later gained experience in fisheries conservation at GEOMAR, Germany, working closely with Dr. Rainer Froese on data-limited stock assessment methods. With 20 years of experience, I have contributed as a project coordinator, consultant, and expert to various fisheries management and ecosystem conservation projects both nationally and internationally. Since 2015, I have been a senior researcher at the Institute of Marine Sciences and Management at Istanbul University. My work primarily explores the state of marine ecosystems and fisheries resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly under the influence of environmental stressors.

My current researches focuses on estimating reference points using multiple tools for best management practices of data-limited fish stocks. I am particularly interested in ecosystem approach to fisheries management by using different models to determine status of ecosystem and fisheries resources. First, I use fisheries biology to better understand life history and ecological roles of commercial species, and second, I employ relationships with environmental conditions and ecosystem changes to identify indicators and reference points for fisheries.