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. It is one of the largest areas of coastal wetlands in Turkey and has a biodiversity of plants and birds. It is a Ramsar site since 1994 and an Important Bird Area since 2004.

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

Flora and fauna
The delta is home to 332 bird species and 384 taxa.