A Turkish fisherman turned marine conservationist has won the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize for restoring the fish population in Gökova Bay. Zafer Kizilkaya used science, community engagement and legal action to create a network of no-fishing zones that increased fish biomass by 800%. His model has inspired similar initiatives across Turkey and the Mediterranean, benefiting both nature and local livelihoods.

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https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/24/world/goldman-environmental-prize-zafer-kizilkaya-turkey/