Fishermen in the Western Black Sea Region Closed the Season Early

Fishermen who left behind a fruitful period in Akçakoca, one of the important fishing centers of the Western Black Sea, started preparations for red mullet, bluefish and sea snail fishing before the trawling and purse seine ban that will start on April 15. As the season that makes people happy with the abundance of bonito and anchovy is nearing its end, boats are preparing for the new period due to the trawling and purse seine fishing ban that will start as of April 15. Akçakoca Fisherman's Shelter Cooperative President Mustafa Karakaş stated that the 2024 fishing season is fruitful and said, "2024 was a fruitful period in terms of both bonito and anchovy. There is a serious decrease in the amount of fish as of now. The fishing ban starts on April 15. Trawling and purse seine fishing will end within the scope of the ban. For us traditional coastal fishermen, there is only a ban on fish size and species. For example, turbot and small fish are prohibited." Karakaş, who stated that ...