Fish size inspections in Turkey: Five tons of fish were confiscated

In the fish size inspections conducted by Sinop Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry officers this year, approximately 5 tons of horse mackerel were seized and 5 administrative fines were imposed. In the statement made by Sinop Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, it was stated that “Our inspections are being carried out uninterruptedly by our officers in order to protect aquatic resources and support sustainable fishing activities. In order to prevent small-sized fish hunting in our province, comprehensive checks are carried out on the coastline and in fishermen's shelters. Fish caught below the legal size limit are meticulously examined within the framework of the Fisheries Law and relevant legislation. In this context, 3 administrative fines were imposed in the inspections conducted in 2023, and 20 thousand kg of anchovy and 7 kg of horse mackerel fish found below the legal size ...