The DEHUKAM delegation participated in the National Marine Research Programme (UDAP) Workshop, held on 20–21 October 2026 at the TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (TÜBİTAK MAM), within the framework of the activities of the Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography Services Planning and Coordination Board.

The workshop aimed to update UDAP and identify Türkiye’s research priorities in the field of marine sciences. Discussions covered marine and coastal ecosystems, environmental sustainability, marine research, observation systems and advanced technologies, as well as marine governance, the blue economy and human resource development. A total of 14 research areas were addressed under three thematic groups, with priority needs and R&D topics assessed through a multidisciplinary approach.

DEHUKAM was represented at the workshop by Senior Researcher Dr. Alperen Furkan Taş and Researcher Emre Önsöz. The DEHUKAM delegation contributed to the discussions on marine governance, particularly on maritime law and marine spatial planning.

DEHUKAM continues its efforts to advance scientific research in marine sciences and maritime law, contribute to the identification of national marine research priorities, and strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation among relevant institutions.