
Sedat Gündoğdu
Sedat Gündoğdu is a Turkish marine biologist affiliated with Sabancı University’s Istanbul Policy Center. He is noted for his research on pollution levels in the Adana region, particularly concerning the high concentrations of microplastics in waterways affected by local recycling facilities. His studies highlight the environmental impact of plastic waste, especially that exported from the UK, and its implications for agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems.
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Prof. Dr. Sedat Gündoğdu highlighted the severe microplastic pollution levels in the Mediterranean during his research in Alanya.
Akdeniz’de plastik alarmı! Akıntılarla Alanya’ya taşınıyorHürriyet·
Turkey· 2026-08-08
Sedat Gündoğdu is a Turkish marine biologist monitoring pollution in the Adana region.
‘Nobody cares’: the Turkish farmers bearing the burden of UK’s plastic waste problem | PlasticsThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-04





