The Datça Fisheries Cooperative in Muğla, Turkey, has released 20,000 sea bass cubs into the sea as part of a ceremony following a general assembly. The release is aimed at boosting marine biodiversity and combating the impact of human activities and climate change. The Cooperative's President, Akif Fidan, announced a new government initiative to support puffer fishing, with a commitment to pay 15 million TL to coastal fishermen over three years. The initiative aims to address the threat posed by invasive fish species and support aquatic biodiversity. The plan also includes a payment of 5 TL per person and 50 cents for up to 500,000 puffer fish annually to encourage the hunting of these species.