The Güllük–Ekinambarı Plain and the surrounding Savran and Ekinambarı spring systems in Milas District constitute an area where field aquaculture activities—such as the production of sea bream, sea bass and stone sea bass—are intensively carried out using saline groundwater and spring water. Agricultural production also continues in the region, primarily involving salt-tolerant crops such as alfalfa, corn and cotton.
Within the scope of the project, the aquifer units in the Ekinambarı Plain and its vicinity were examined through detailed hydrogeological investigations, and the hydrogeological budget and conceptual groundwater models of the area were developed. The current salinity distribution, its boundaries and dominant salinity sources were identified. The impacts of field aquaculture activities on groundwater, surface water systems and soil pollution were assessed using scientific analysis methods. Based on the findings, protective measures were proposed to safeguard water resources and prevent soil degradation.
