We are proud to announce that our colleague Esin BATIR has successfully completed her PhD with the thesis titled:
“Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Applications in Marine Aquaculture within the Scope of the Blue Transformation.”
This doctoral research contributes significantly to sustainable aquaculture, environmentally friendly production systems, and the goals of the blue economy.
🌍 Two Field Trials in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean
The research included two experimental setups:
In the Black Sea, a 3-month land-based IMTA system combining Black Sea trout, mussels, and Ulva was tested.
In the Mediterranean, a 1-year open sea IMTA trial was conducted with gilthead sea bream, oysters, and mussels.
The study focused on integrated nutrient dynamics, water quality, and interspecies interactions, promoting IMTA as a sustainable aquaculture model.
🎓 Supervisors and Support
Main Advisor: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yıldız (Istanbul University)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Arnold Rakaj (University of Rome Tor Vergata)
Supported by: EMFAF (INTEG-MED-8/INA/19) and BAP (39729)
📚 Scientific Outputs
🧪 Published SCI Articles:
Sustainable land-based IMTA: Holistic management of finfish, mussel, and macroalgae interactions, emphasizing water quality and nutrient dynamics.
Mussel’s role/potential in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): a comprehensive review on Mytilus galloprovincialis.
Proximate Composition, Amino acid and Fatty acid Profiles of Ostrea edulis in IMTA at Varied Distances from a Fish Farm.
🎤 Conferences:
📖 Book Chapter:
This PhD thesis stands as a valuable scientific contribution to Türkiye’s sustainable aquaculture capacity and advances our understanding of IMTA practices in the Mediterranean and Black Sea contexts.
We sincerely congratulate our colleague on this remarkable achievement!