Turkey: 10 thousand square meters ghost nets cleared from the seas in 2020

Studies are carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to ensure sustainability in aquaculture production, to protect the environment and to monitor compliance with the regulations introduced. Inspections were carried out in the seas, inland waters, landing points, transport routes, warehouses, fishing vessels, fish markets, fish meal-oil factories and retail outlets within the framework of the "Annual Inspection Program" prepared by the provincial directorates. In addition, instant inspections based on notices and complaints were also carried out. 176 thousand 176 inspections were made in 2020 While a total of 176 thousand 176 inspections were carried out with the Coast Guard Command in 2020, 1132 tons of fishery products, 5 thousand 69 fishing vessels and 202 fishing vessels were seized. In order to raise awareness in the public, fish boy posters were prepared, and these were distributed to all segments of the society, from fishermen to consumers, especially to ...