Cries to the sea, fora Vira Bismillah

As the fishing season, which closed before April 15 due to the coronavirus epidemic and inefficiency, started today, about 20 thousand fishing boats registered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said 'Vira Bismillah'. Fishermen who want to fill their nets after a five-month break want to catch the indispensable types of Turkish cuisine such as anchovy, horse mackerel and bonito. The fishermen who could not find what they wanted in terms of species and amount from the last season will leave their nets to the sea and inland waters for 227 days. The bonito, which was caught in the fishing rods and nets of the coastal fishermen this year as every year, was the sign that the season will be spent with more large fish bonito. The fishermen, who attribute the low incidence of anchovies and horse mackerel to the weather, also demanded the prevention of illegal fishing and action against climate change. Stating that there is an expectation for bonito in the new season, Erdogan ...