Established in 1955, Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) is an institution where teaching and research are closely integrated with modern infrastructure, modern laboratories and good field work opportunities. KTU has high academic research personnel conducting a high number of national and international projects in various fields, carried out by both in-house personnel and in cooperation with industry, public and government authorities. Among 17 faculties of KTU, the Faculty of Marine Sciences (MSF) covers almost all the aspects relating to Marine Sciences and technology, including Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture, Ship design and construction, Marine transportation and management, and maritime business administration. The Faculty provides education and conducts research, including marine sciences, pollution, climate change, ecology, ecosystem conservation, fisheries, shipbuilding, and maritime studies. MSF has established a close link with industry by providing practical knowledge to solve their problems via collaborative projects/training courses and educating engineers. It has two research vessels, an experimental aquaculture unit and many laboratories (e.g. biology, chemistry, water pollution, genetics, fish processing).

Marine Sciences Faculty has been contacting various national and international research projects in this field since its establishment. It also plays a role in undergraduate and graduate education on fisheries technology, marine sciences, ship architecture, and deck management. In the faculty, marine sciences are handled in many ways, such as marine biology, fisheries, aquaculture and pollution. Researchers conduct studies on the seas, oceans, and polar regions, with a primary focus on the Black Sea and beyond. The faculty utilises national resources as well as funding and cooperation support from international organisations such as the EU (Horizon, Cross-Border Cooperation, Bilateral Cooperation), the UN, UNESCO, NATO, and others for its research. Under the EU-CBC BSB framework, researchers have conducted and continue to carry out many collaborative projects, such as IASON, LitOUTer, BlackNETS, BIOBLACK, CARE SEA, and DACIAT, serving as both leader and partner.

The faculty has aimed to be more active in solving problems related to the Black Sea and is willing to engage in international research and project collaborations.

Short information.

The Faculty of Marine Sciences at Karadeniz Technical University, which was established in 1955, provides education and conducts research across six departments in various disciplines

Website Link

Faculty;  https://www.ktu.edu.tr/deniz

Department: https://www.ktu.edu.tr/denizbiltek