Baris Salihoglu
What are the effects of climate change on our regional seas ?
TurkeyMiddle East Technical University, Institute of Marine Sciences
The GCRMN estimates that global warming and ocean acidifications have so far been responsible for the destruction of 19% of coral reefs.
Interactions between climate and the river-sea systems
Adrian Stanica
Baris Salihoglu
Prof. Dr. Baris Salihoglu is Director of the METU Institute of Marine Sciences and coordinator of DEKOSIM - Centre for Marine Ecosystem and Climate Research project. His research interests cover various topics, ranging from mathematical modelling of marine ecosystems to descriptive physical oceanography.
About METU-IMS
METU-IMS is Turkey's leading marine science institute with graduate education and research. The Institute carries out research (observational and theoretical) on the national and international waters with a vision of integrating fundamental research, blue growth solutions and public outreach towards sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.
Our action for climate change
DEKOSIM Centre for Marine Ecosystems and Climate Research was established at METU-IMS to provide information and technical infrastructure support to all organizations related to the sea in Turkey. Within the scope of DEKOSIM, observation systems that can conduct long-term and continuous measurements in Turkish seas are established.
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