Abstract
DOI: 10.26650/ASE20180002
The Yeşilırmak is one of the rivers in Turkey where
sturgeons migrate for spawning. It originates in the Kösedağ Mountains in Sivas
and flows into the Black Sea at the plain of Çarşamba. The Yeşilırmak plays a
major role in agricultural production and irrigation, and it also supplies
energy due to the hydroelectric power plant (HPP). Serious structural changes
and significant habitat loss for sturgeons and other fish species have occurred
due to the dams and HPPs in the Yeşilırmak, especially since the 1970s. It is
also a known fact that fish passages in these constructions are not suitable
for the sturgeons to pass through. Unfortunately, coastal regulations along the
river have had a negative effect on the habitats. Although the Yeşilırmak has
lost quite a lot of its natural structure and its waterway gradually shortened
due to the HPPs, sturgeons can still migrate upstream into it. Therefore,
related sectors and stakeholders should consider the importance of the
Yeşilırmak in their planned activities for the future of sturgeons in Turkish
waters. In this study, the major factors affecting the sturgeon migration in
the Yeşilırmak will be evaluated.
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References
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References
- Anonymous (2008). Guidelines for Bridge Construction or Maintenance to Accommodate Fish and Wildlife Movement and Passage, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Habitat Branch, USA, 11 pp.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | November 2, 2018 |
| Submission Date | July 12, 2018 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 33 Issue: 4 |
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