Türkiye experiences bonito abundance: Highest in last 19 years

Published 2024년 12월 9일

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The fishing season in the Black Sea has seen a significant abundance of bonito, with over 50,000 tons caught so far, marking the highest population in the last 19 years. Prof. Dr. Firdes Saadet Karakulak has emphasized the need for regulating hunting quotas to prevent overfishing and protect the species. He also highlighted the negative impacts of climate change, marine pollution, and invasive species on fish stocks. Karakulak stressed the importance of sustainable fishing practices, citing Turkey's leading role in bonito and bluefish hunting in the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins. He suggested learning from the success of the Atlantic Tuna Conservation Commission in recovering tuna stocks through quotas and season limits.

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Prof. Dr. Firdes Saadet Karakulak said that the fishing season, which opened on September 1, started with an abundance of bonito. Karakulak stated that bonito migrates to the Black Sea in March and April, and noted that the fish, which reproduces in the summer months, is caught while migrating back to the Marmara and Aegean Sea in September. The highest figures in the last 19 years Prof. Dr. Karakulak stated that there is currently an intensive bonito fishing, especially in the Black Sea, and said, "This year, the amount of bonito catch exceeded 50 thousand tons. The migration is still ongoing. This migration will continue until January and February." Karakulak, who emphasized that there has been a decline in bonito hunting for many years, said, "In 2005, 70 thousand tons of hunting was carried out and we saw that there had not been this much bonito hunting for many years. This situation shows that the population is renewing itself. We are seeing the highest bonito population of ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet