Corals in the deep waters of Ayvalik in Balikesir
BALIKESIR, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 8: A general view of reefs located at depths of 30 to 55 meters, originally discovered during sponge fishing activities, as advanced divers explore the area in Ayvalik, Balikesir, Turkiye, on October 8, 2026. The area is home to coral species listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, including Eunicella cavolini, Paramuricea clavata and Cladocora caespitosa, as well as protected European spiny lobsters (Palinurus elephas). Fishing for these species is prohibited, and they are the subject of scientific studies aimed at protecting the underwater ecosystem. Tahsin Ceylan; Hazal Bayer; Anadolu Ajansı
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