[ad_1]
As Lake Burdur, one of the most important lakes in the Lake District, lost water rapidly, Burdur algae, which is the only species of fish that lives only in this lake in the world, is also threatened. The fish, named ‘Aphanius burduricus’ in 1948, became known as ‘Aphanius burduricus anatoliae’ in 1982 and finally changed to ‘Aphanius sureyanus’ in 1993. However, the name ‘Burduricus’ is commonly used in Burdur.
ONLY IN THIS LAKE OF THE WORLD
The retired scientific advisor of the Turkish Nature Protection Association (MOE), Dr. Erol Bıçak pointed out that Lake Burdur and the future of this fish are in great danger. Noting that Lake Burdur is located in the 1st Degree Natural Protected Area, the Wildlife Development Area and the Ramsar Area, breaking said: “Lake Burdur, which is a natural lake, is just a species of fish that adapts to the lake due to the salinity and properties of the lake’s unique ionic compounds, Burdur algae fish are distributed Invasive carnivorous species of silver crucian fish (Carassius gibelio) and mosquitoes (Gambusia holbrooki) are also known to inhabit the springs and streams connected to the lake.
THIS FISH IS NOT EATING
class = “cf”>
Noting that Burdur algae fish, which lives only in Burdur Lake in the world, is attractive, decorated, and its length is up to 5-6 cm, he said: “It has no economic value because people cannot consume it as food. “. The species, also known as ornamental fish in aquariums, was once intensively collected and produced by aquarists, as it is sensitive to very special environments and environmental conditions such as Burdur Lake, it allows it to reproduce in aquarium environments, even their survival period is very short.
19 DAMS AND LAKES IN THE BASIN
Noting that 19 water retention structures, including 17 ponds, a reservoir, and dams have been established since the early 1970s, on the rivers that feed the lake in the basin, Breaker said: “Illegal pumping and fixes of wells around the lake are the percentage of the water level and the lake surface. “The lack of taking measures against the drying of the lake, the gradual disappearance of its natural characteristics, the decrease in the water level combined with the effect of the agricultural areas and industrial establishments around it caused an increase in pollution ”.
POLLUTION CAUSES ALGAE
class = “cf”>
Observing that being a lake that cannot give its water to the external flow, it cannot discharge the contamination to the outside. “In addition, the water level in the lake, the surface decreases, pollution, the water becomes cloudy and the salinity gradually increases. These external factors make the lake water increase in each period. “Due to the gradual increase in nitrogen and phosphate loads, primitive blue-green algae cause algal blooms and the green color of the banks. Life in the lake is also in danger due to pollution.”
ON THE RED LIST
Cutter stated that Burdur algae is also on the brink of extinction: “In addition, the number of waterfowl in the lake, which is the feeding, refuge and breeding ground for many migratory and native birds, is gradually decreasing due to increasing salinity and change in the food web. (IUCN) is among the endangered species. The number of endemic species that could not live anywhere else has been reduced to almost negligible level. The IUCN Red Book it is the most threatened and in high risk and in danger of extinction in the near future. It is in the group of species “, he said.
class = “cf”>
REDUCED SURFACE 73 KILOMETERS REQUEST
Explaining that the decrease in the area from 203 square kilometers to 130 square kilometers causes the loss of habitat in the lake, Cutter pointed out that the differentiation of water quality endangers the lives of the less living beings in the lake. Cutter emphasized that the natural flow of the water and the quality of the lake must be protected.
The cutter said:
“Measures should be taken against the transportation of waste generated as a result of pollution caused by industrial and agricultural activities and very intense animal feeding on the lake shore. Companies such as stone, mines and marble quarries in the Surrounding mountains that threaten the integrity of the ecosystem and the appearance of the lake should not be allowed in the lake basin, and The most important factor is the human factor, and it is up to the people to carry it into the future. “
