Turkish salmon harvest begins in Samsun

Turkish salmon harvest was conducted at the fisherman's shelter in the Yakakent district of Samsun. Delicious salmon raised in the nutritious and cool waters of the Black Sea adorns world cuisines, particularly in Japan, China, and Russia. According to information from the Samsun Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, there are a total of 40 aquaculture facilities with cultivation certificates in Samsun. A significant portion of these facilities operate in the Havza Dereköy Pond, Boyabat and Derbent Dam Lakes, and offshore Yakakent in the Black Sea. Samsun's total aquaculture capacity has reached 32,869 tons annually. Of this capacity, 14,194 tons consist of Turkish salmon and sea bass, while 9,675 tons are trout production. Turkish salmon harvest was conducted in the Yakakent district with the participation of protocol members. Salmon were scooped from cages and placed in cold storage boxes. Speaking at the harvest, Samsun Governor Orhan Tavlı said, "Turkish salmon ...