Welcome to aquatic ecology research group at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Middle East Technical University. We conduct research mainly on ecology of aquatic environment both for its biotic and abiotic components. Our major focus is the temporal and spatial change of the aquatic ecosystems and the natural communities living in them. We host an advanced experimental mesocosm facility that enables us to conduct ecosystem level experiments and also in-situ coastal (marine) mesocosms for climate change experiments on littoral communities. We also conduct field observations on various aquatic ecosystems spanning from coastal wetlands to alpine lakes.
Latest News
- Korhan participated in Science Festival by TÜBİTAK
Korhan attended the online science festival organized by The Scientific And Technological Research Council Of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). He gave a talk on our research on Polar ecosystems and climate change.… Read more: Korhan participated in Science Festival by TÜBİTAK - Managers Gathered for the Restoration of Göksu Delta
We were honoured to host the representatives from central and local government to work on restoration actions that we envision for the Göksu Delta on 8-9 March. We are coordinating… Read more: Managers Gathered for the Restoration of Göksu Delta - Korhan was on “All Aspects of Science” at METU youtube channel talking on ecology.
Korhan was a guest speaker on “All Aspects of Science” a METU youtube live broadcast. He talked about ecology and environmental science, our research project on high altitude and high… Read more: Korhan was on “All Aspects of Science” at METU youtube channel talking on ecology. - An Expedition For The Catchment Sea Interactions Project Has Been Made
An expedition for the project to understand catchment sea interactions has been made in the last days of 2021 by our SGD Team. We collected 228-Radium, Barium, nutrient, and sediment… Read more: An Expedition For The Catchment Sea Interactions Project Has Been Made