Göksu Delta

The Göksu Delta is the river delta at the confluence of the Göksu River with the Mediterranean Sea, in Mersin Province in southern Turkey. It is a 15,000 ha area of land that occupies coastal part of Silifke district.^[2] It is one of the largest areas of coastal wetlands in Turkey and has a biodiversity of plants and birds.^[2] It is a Ramsar site since 1994 and an Important Bird Area since 2004.^[1][3]

Göksu Delta
Location	Mersin Province, Turkey
Nearest city	Silifke
Coordinates	36°17′N 33°59′E
Area	15,000 ha (58 sq mi)
Governing body	Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Göksu Delta
Designated	13 July 1994
Reference no.	657[1]

Geography

The Göksu Delta has an area of 15,000 ha and occupies coastal part of Silifke district.^[2] It includes Lake Akgöl, Paradeniz Lagoon, Lake Kuğu and Lake Arapalanı.^[2][4]

Flora and fauna

The delta is home to 332 bird species and 384 taxa.^[5]