Today, due to polluted seas, climate change, the depletion of fish species, and overfishing, the number of fish in the seas is rapidly decreasing. As a result, fish farming has developed, and most of the fish consumed are produced in farms rather than in their natural environments. While this contributes to the growth of the economy, it can lead to serious environmental problems if not managed properly.

Considering factors such as the type and quantity of feed used in fish farming, as well as the current conditions of the sea, the possibility of pollution arises. Particularly, the high concentration of fish excrement and the resulting changes in the nitrogen, phosphorus, and oxygen balance in the area increase the risk of eutrophication, which can severely damage the marine ecosystem.

In our country, restrictions have been imposed by the legal authority through regulations on fish farming activities. To determine the principles and guidelines for monitoring pollution caused by or likely to result from fish farming activities in the seas, the “Regulation on Monitoring Fish Farming Facilities Established in the Seas” has been published. Fish farms are obliged to conduct relevant analyses in water and seabed sediment at intervals specified in this regulation.

The “Regulation on Determining the Closed Bays and Gulfs as Sensitive Areas Where Fish Farms Cannot Be Established” has been published to establish principles and guidelines for determining the sensitive closed bay and gulf areas with a high risk of eutrophication where fish farms cannot be established in the seas. Fish farms covered by this regulation are required to monitor the marine environment through sampling conducted in May and August each year.

As Testmer, we provide services in sampling, conducting analyses, and reporting within the scope of the analyses required by these two regulations.