Turkey: The pearl mullet living in Lake Van

Published Feb 2, 2023

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Fishermen in Lake Van, Turkey, are facing economic challenges and seeking support from authorities as the livelihood of thousands depends on the pearl mullet, a species banned from hunting from April to July due to breeding. The species makes up one-third of Turkey's inland fish catch and supports over 20,000 people. However, these numbers are under threat due to global warming and the absence of snow, crucial for the pearl mullet's migration. The fishermen are struggling with increasing costs and are calling for government support to continue their livelihood.

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Fishermen who make their living by hunting pearl mullet living in Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake, said that the economic conditions have forced them for the last 2 years and they expect support from the authorities. The pearl mullet, which lives only in Lake Van in the world and is banned from hunting because it migrates to fresh waters to breed between April 15 and July 15 every year, constitutes the livelihood of thousands of families. The pearl mullet, which became remembered with its migration to fresh waters in the spring season, made the fishermen smile in the winter season. Fishermen sailing to Lake Van with boats in the early hours of the morning leave their nets in the waters of Lake Van every day for the winter fishing known in the region. The nets, which are sometimes full and sometimes empty, continue to be the sole source of income for dozens of fishing families. Fishermen who throw their nets in the cold blue waters of Lake Van continue to struggle to bring bread to ...

Source: Kamu3