The hunting ban in the Black Sea area ended on April 15, marking the start of the fishing season. Fishermen, including Serkan Karadeniz, who caught 4 tons of horse mackerel on the first day, are optimistic about the season's prospects. The Persembe Fishermen's Cooperative, which conducted maintenance and preparations during the ban, expects a varied and abundant catch this year, including horse mackerel, anchovy, and bonito. The cooperative's President, Unal Karadeniz, is confident that they will provide affordable fish to the public this season, expressing excitement for the upcoming bonito season.