Kızılırmak Delta

The Kızılırmak Delta is the delta of the Kızılırmak River. It is the biggest wetland in the Black Sea Region [1] and is listed under the Ramsar Convention.[2] as internationally important. [3] All of the first and second delta plains and most of the third delta plain is dominated by agriculture.[4] It is important for biodiversity of plants and birds.[5]

Lakes

In 2010 Liman Lake was found to be eutrophic possibly due to agricultural pollution via drainage channels. [6]

Biology

Birds

White stork breed here. [7]

Fish

Small numbers of sturgeon have been observed in the estuary and may still attempt to migrate upstream. [8]

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