Gokceada

Choose a center through the official TSSF lookup; confirm named qualified guide, site authorization, weather window, maximum planned depth, currents, boat pickup, oxygen and accident protocol. Do not equate introductory scuba with zero decompression risk. Cave, cavern, tunnel and wreck penetration are outside ordinary recreational open-water training. Freediving requires an actively supervising trained safety buddy; never conduct breath-hold practice alone. Shore snorkeling needs a surface buddy, marked swim zone and avoidance of windsurf launches. No park recreational access is assumed. TSSF official lookup.

The Ministry of Health lists Gokceada State Hospital on Fatih Mahallesi, Hamzabey Caddesi No. 3, telephone +90 286 887 30 03. Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Hospital on the mainland confirms a hyperbaric oxygen treatment center, but no chamber was verified on the island and capacity, hours and weather-dependent transfer are not guaranteed. In an emergency call 112, identify suspected diving injury, location and dive profile, and follow emergency team direction. Prearrange diver accident and remote evacuation insurance. Island hospital; Mainland hyperbaric service.

TUDAV identifies seagrass, rocky coralligenous habitats, and protected marine megafauna in the northeastern park. No-touch, no-collection, no-chase and no-anchor-on-seagrass are minimum impact principles, but they do not override a prohibition. The marine park website states the entire park is closed to diving and tourism, while older local guidance differs. Until the appropriate authority clarifies the live zoning and activity allowances, avoid all park water entry. Also protect Tuz Golu wetland, especially during migratory bird visits. Marine park website.