Izmir
A Nationwide Fishing Ban Aimed at Safardaring Fish Population and Promoting Sustainable Marine Practices Officially Began On April 15, with Stringent Penalties in Place for Those Who Do Not Compley.
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The Seasonal End Marx a ban on Industrial Fishing Activities UNtil Aug. 31, with exemptions Granded for Small-Scale Coastal Fishermen. A Fishing Ban is imposed Every Year Between April 15 – Sept. 1 in Türkiye to preserve fish Eggs and Ensure Sustainable Fish Farming.
In Izmir-One of Türkiye’s Key Fishing Hubs With Its 629-KILOMER COASTLINE, 30 Fishing Habors and 1,738 Registered Fishing Boats-Authorities Are Intensifying Informations to ENSISTS BAN.
Over 10,000 Tons of Aquatic Products, Primarily Anchovy, Sardine, Horse Mackerel and Shad, Were Caught in the 2024-2025 Season, According to Mustafa Sahin, A Senior Official from the Local Body of the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.
He details that a quota system.
“The Aegean Region Primaryly Sees Sardine Fishing,” Şahin Said. “This Season, Around 4,000 Tons of Anchovies Were Harved.
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The provincial Directorate Conducted Inspections at 30 Designated Landing Points Across This Season.
“We Focus Particularly on Species Subject to Quotas. This Season, Around 1,500 Fishing Vessels Were Inspected, and Approximately 250 Violations Were Documented.
In total, Administrative Fines Excepting 3 Million Turkish Liras (AROUND $ 79,000) Were IMPOSED and 23 Tons of Fish Caught in Violation of the Regulations Were Confiscated in İzmir.
Looking ahead to the closeed Season, Şahin Warned that Any illegal Fishing Activity Will Result in Heavy Penalties, with Finish Ranging from 5,600 Liras Up To 170,000 Liras.
“We are committed to preventing illegal fishing stopping the ban period.
Fishing Boats Will Now Remain Docked as Fishermen Shift Focus to Mainining Their Equipment and Preparation For The Next Season.
Nets Will Be Repairered, Engines Overhauled and Boats Repainted in Anti -Council of the Reopeding on Sept. 1.
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Mehmet Aksoy, A Sector Representative, Reflected on the Season’s Outcomes, Saying, “It Wasn’t a Season to Full Satisfy Fishermen, But it Wasn’ta A Failure Eiter. Address Them Moving Forward. “
“Our Fishing Income Mostly Goes Back into Maintaining and Upgrading Our Boats – We Don’t HAVE ROOM FOR OTher Investments,” he noted. “We’ll Reopen the Season of Sept.
