TAGRA 2024

Microplastic pollution has become a global concern, and studies focusing on their fate in aquatic environments give insight on possible transportation routes and environmental impacts. The suspected microplastic occurrence in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides) was studied. Pinfish is a benthic carnivore species and prey to piscivorous birds the most popular game...

One of the biggest problems of the aquaculture sector is fish diseases. Bacterial fish diseases are an important factor that causes serious financial losses in aquaculture. Antibiotics are used in the treatment of fish diseases. However, excessive antibiotics cause the development of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria in the environment. Antibiotic resistance spreads among bacteria, which...

This study focuses on the estimation of emissions produced by pilot boats operating in the ports of Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, and Hopa, located in Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region, over the course of 2023. Pilot boats play a critical role in ensuring the safe navigation, docking, and undocking of vessels within port boundaries, making their operational activities a significant component...

The lifespan of a ship typically ends when it no longer remains safe, cost-effective, or practical to operate. Ship life varies depending on the quality of construction, maintenance, and specialized work performed, but ships generally remain in service for many years before being decommissioned. In this study, the factors affecting the ship dismantling age were determined by a literature...

Marine functional connectivity plays an important role in the sustainability and resilience of marine ecosystems. It simply refers to the exchange of individuals, genes, and energy between marine habitats, which supports biodiversity, enhances fishery yields, and strengthens the adaptability of marine populations to environmental changes. This study provides an overview of the key...