Ramsar Sites of Turkey - Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

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Demarcated by Erdemli distr
the south and Karaman in the north, the delta is 85 kilometers to the city center. It is
situated
flows into the sea.
SITE IDENTITY
Name <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site
Location and Boundaries
Area
Coordinates
Elevation
Conservation status
Located within the boundaries <strong>of</strong> Silifke district <strong>of</strong> Mersin.
15.000 ha
0 m 90 m
<strong>Ramsar</strong> Site
Special Environment Protection Area
Natural SIT Area
Population 39.987
Climate
Mediterranean
National and International
Significance
<strong>Turkey</strong>'s internationally important wetland site
Key Biodiversity Area
Important Plant Area
Important Bird Area
Site significance
Site symbols
Management Plan
Facilities in the site
One <strong>of</strong> the rare wetlands in the Mediterranean Region that
could preserve its natural structure.
Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
A management plan for 2009-2013 has been enforced.
Birdwatching towers and barracks
Land Tenure / Proprietorship
The mentioned lands are used by 18.469 shareholders. 9004.92 ha <strong>of</strong> the total area is
agriculture land, while the remaining 1811.97 ha is used for other purposes such as
estate, house, mosque, roads, marsh, lake, etc. 7635.96 ha <strong>of</strong> 9004.92 ha agriculture
land is owned by persons, 1287.79 ha by finance treasury and 81.17 by the legal entity
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