A workshop led by Iskenderun Technical University, in collaboration with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, aimed at developing strategies to boost the garfish population in the shared coastal waters of Turkey and Bulgaria. The workshop, which saw participation from experts in the field from both countries, focused on presenting research findings and developing a sustainable fishing plan. The project has uncovered different garfish species across the Black Sea, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas, with the ultimate goal of enhancing fish stocks and promoting sustainable fishing practices.