An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye

Sefa Acarlı; Nihat Sami Kuyumcu

doi:10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01

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An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye

Abstract

The Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis), the only bivalve species whose production has steadily increased through aquaculture and capture in recent years, holds significant importance in Türkiye due to its high nutritional value, economic potential, and consumer popularity. This study aims to evaluate the current status of Mediterranean mussel farming in Türkiye. The primary data were obtained from surveys conducted between January and March 2023 with 47 certified mussel farming enterprises. The study examined farm capacities, production areas, cultivation techniques, workforce structures, marketing strategies, and challenges encountered during production. The findings indicated that mussel farming has strong development potential; however, production levels remain below capacity due to difficulties in material supply, economic fluctuations, and environmental factors such as mucilage outbreaks. In addition, deficiencies in transport and logistics infrastructure, along with insufficient technical knowledge and a lack of skilled personnel, were identified as major constraints. The results are expected to provide valuable insights for planning and policymaking to improve production design and ensure sustainability in both existing and future mussel farming facilities in Türkiye, as well as for countries seeking to enter this emerging sector.

Keywords

Türkiye’de midye (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) yetiştiriciliğinin üretim kapasitesi, kısıtlar ve gelecek perspektifleri açısından değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Akdeniz midyesi (Mytilus galloprovincialis), son yıllarda yetiştiricilik ve avcılık yoluyla üretimi istikrarlı şekilde artan tek çift kabuklu tür olup, yüksek besin değeri, ekonomik potansiyeli ve tüketici talebi nedeniyle Türkiye’de önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de Akdeniz midyesi yetiştiriciliğinin mevcut durumunu değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın temel verileri, Ocak–Mart 2023 tarihleri arasında sertifikalı 47 midye yetiştiriciliği işletmesi ile yapılan anketlerden elde edilmiştir. Çalışmada işletmelerin kapasite durumu, üretim alanları, yetiştiricilik teknikleri, iş gücü yapısı, pazarlama stratejileri ve üretim sürecinde karşılaşılan sorunlar incelenmiştir. Bulgular, midye yetiştiriciliğinin önemli bir gelişim potansiyeline sahip olduğunu, ancak üretimin; materyal teminindeki zorluklar, ekonomik dalgalanmalar ve müsilaj gibi çevresel faktörler nedeniyle kapasitenin altında kaldığını göstermiştir. Ayrıca, taşıma ve lojistik altyapısındaki yetersizlikler ile teknik bilgi eksikliği ve nitelikli personel yetersizliği başlıca kısıtlar olarak belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçların, Türkiye’de mevcut ve gelecekte kurulacak midye yetiştiriciliği işletmelerinde üretim planlamasının geliştirilmesine ve sürdürülebilirliğin sağlanmasına yönelik politika oluşturma süreçlerine katkı sağlaması beklenmektedir.

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Ethical Statement

The data were collected through voluntary survey-based questionnaires conducted in accordance with ethical standards. The studies have been approved by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University on 14.02.2022 with the number of 22-YÖNP -0298 (E-84026528-050.0104.-2200083240) and have been performed in accordance with the ethical standards.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Shellfish Culture, Water Invertebrates

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Sefa Acarlı ^*
0000-0002-5891-5938
Türkiye

Nihat Sami Kuyumcu
0009-0007-2058-5439
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 9, 2026

Submission Date

March 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 4, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 43 Number: 3

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https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01

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https://izlik.org/JA38AX42NR

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APA

Acarlı, S., & Kuyumcu, N. S. (2026). An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 43(3), 188-196. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01

AMA

1.Acarlı S, Kuyumcu NS. An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye. EgeJFAS. 2026;43(3):188-196. doi:10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01

Chicago

Acarlı, Sefa, and Nihat Sami Kuyumcu. 2026. “An Assessment of Production Capacity, Constraints and Future Perspectives of Mussel (Mytilus Galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) Farming in Türkiye”. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 43 (3): 188-96. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01.

EndNote

Acarlı S, Kuyumcu NS (June 1, 2026) An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 43 3 188–196.

IEEE

[1]S. Acarlı and N. S. Kuyumcu, “An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye”, EgeJFAS, vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 188–196, June 2026, doi: 10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01.

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Acarlı, Sefa - Kuyumcu, Nihat Sami. “An Assessment of Production Capacity, Constraints and Future Perspectives of Mussel (Mytilus Galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) Farming in Türkiye”. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 43/3 (June 1, 2026): 188-196. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01.

JAMA

1.Acarlı S, Kuyumcu NS. An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye. EgeJFAS. 2026;43:188–196.

MLA

Acarlı, Sefa, and Nihat Sami Kuyumcu. “An Assessment of Production Capacity, Constraints and Future Perspectives of Mussel (Mytilus Galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) Farming in Türkiye”. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, vol. 43, no. 3, June 2026, pp. 188-96, doi:10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01.

Vancouver

1.Sefa Acarlı, Nihat Sami Kuyumcu. An assessment of production capacity, constraints and future perspectives of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) farming in Türkiye. EgeJFAS. 2026 Jun. 1;43(3):188-96. doi:10.12714/egejfas.43.3.01