Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
2nd INTERNATIONAL MALACOLOGY SYMPOSIUM, Muğla, Türkiye, 1 - 04 Ekim 2024
A Study on the Demand and Consumption of
Malacological Species in Seafood Restaurants
Malacology is the branch of invertebrate zoology that deals
with mollusks. Many creatures, mostly
crustaceans are examples of this group. The menus of seafood restaurants
include malacological species such as scallops,
octopus, and calamari, and are particularly preferred by foreign tourists.
This research aims to provide information on seafood restaurant menus and
consumer demands and consumption. The literature review did not find any study
conducted on this topic in Turkey and it was observed that the studies
conducted focused on fish restaurants and fish consumption. In this context,
semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers/owners of seafood
restaurants operating in the Kocaeli and Bodrum and the results obtained
through descriptive analysis were interpreted. The research universe consists
of companies providing malacological seafood services in Kocaeli and Bodrum six
restaurants were selected through purposive sampling. As a result of the
research, expert opinions were obtained regarding the demand and consumption of
malacological species in restaurants, a conceptual infrastructure of seafood
was created and sectoral views were presented.
Keywords: Malacology, Seafood Restaurants, Menu, Kocaeli, Bodrum.