Seealanlar

Seealanlar is a term used in Turkish-language geographic and policy contexts to describe the marine spaces that surround a coastline or country. The concept aggregates different sea zones, including territorial seas, exclusive economic zones, and, depending on legal definitions, adjacent or international waters. In this usage, seealanlar function as a planning unit for coastal management, fisheries, shipping, and environmental protection. The legal framework governing these areas is largely derived from international law, notably the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and national legislation that enacts its provisions.

Geography and classification: Seealanlar are distinguished by distance from shore, depth, and ecosystem type, spanning coastal zones, continental shelves, and open oceans. Ecological and economic significance: they host critical habitats such as seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangroves, and they support fisheries, tourism, trade, and energy projects like offshore wind or oil and gas, subject to regulation. Governance: management typically involves coastal states through ministries or agencies of maritime affairs, fisheries authorities, and environmental agencies, complemented by regional and international cooperation on navigation safety, pollution prevention, and biodiversity protection. Threats and conservation: common pressures include overfishing, habitat degradation, pollution, and climate-driven changes. Conservation measures include marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries management, and environmental impact assessments. The term seealanlar thus serves as a practical label for discussing maritime space in policy, planning, and research contexts.