Location

Datça-Bozburun

A long-term conservation area that addresses rich marine biodiversity, coastal culture and small-scale fishing together.

From the shore to the depths: Datça-Bozburun

Descend among the seagrass meadows in the clear waters of the peninsula.

Photo: Zafer Kızılkaya
At the edge of the rocky seabed
Where the meadow meets the rock
Seagrass (Posidonia oceanica), one of the most important endemic species under protection in the Mediterranean Basin, is widespread in Datça-Bozburun.
Photo: Zafer Kızılkaya
Within the meadow
Those who come to spawn
The area is a breeding ground where 48 species of bony fish spawn in summer. The photograph shows a moray eel among the seagrass.
48bony fish species spawning in summer
Photo: Zafer Kızılkaya
At 42 metres
The meadow in the depths of clear water
In the clear waters of the peninsula, seagrass can be seen even at a depth of 42 metres. We track seagrass through regular monitoring.
42 mdepth at which seagrass was photographed

Supporting enforcement
We support the effective monitoring of marine protected areas and No Fishing Zones.
Demand for invasive species
We create demand for edible invasive species.
Benefits for legal fishers
While deterring illegal fishing, we support the economic benefit of fishers who comply with the law.