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The tale of a city and its fish | Defne Koryurek | TEDxRoma

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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A story of Istanbul and the richness and diversity of the fish that over centuries have inhabited its seas. A tale of wisdom and inspiration for the protection of this patrimony.


Slow Food International Councillor for Turkey, Defne Koryürek is famous in her country and around the world for her campaigns for the protection of the Bosporus marine fauna. Her Slow Food convivium, called Fikir Sahibi Damaklar, works to protect and promote local food traditions.
Defne is a leading guru of sustainable food in Turkey and in the Middle East.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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