# Aquaculture development in Aydın, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aquaculture-development-in-aydn-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-04T10:21:26.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, the Aydın Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry conducted inspections of aquaculture activities at the Karina (Dil Gölü) Lagoon in the Söke district. Officials met with producers and the S. S. Doğanbey Tuzburgazı Villages Fisheries Cooperative to discuss production processes, management practices, and the protection of natural resources.

By October 2026, the focus expanded to regional strategic planning. Governor Dr. Osman Varol chaired a consultation meeting to address the sector's growth, noting that Aydın holds the third-highest aquaculture project capacity in Turkey at 77,475 tons. Discussions centered on balancing production continuity with environmental monitoring, water quality, and stock management. Proposed measures included strengthening financial and technical support for the region's 1,445 registered fishermen and improving market access through environmentally friendly practices.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Aydın targets sustainable growth in aquaculture sector

Aydın aims to boost its aquaculture sector, which ranks third in Turkey with a 77,475-ton capacity, through sustainable practices and increased producer support.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aydn-targets-sustainable-growth-in-aquaculture-sector

### 2026-09-05: Aydın officials inspect aquaculture at Karina Lagoon

Aydın provincial officials inspected aquaculture activities at the Karina Lagoon in Söke, discussing sustainability and production challenges with local fisheries cooperative members.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aydn-officials-inspect-aquaculture-at-karina-lagoon

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