Awareness study on fisheries in Turkiye

The Manisa Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has deployed 25 informational signs across various districts to promote sustainable fishing and safeguard inland waters' aquatic life and habitats. The signs outline the rules and regulations for amateur fishing, such as the fishing ban from March 1 to May 31, the minimum length and catch limits for specific fish, and the maximum number of fishing rods and hooks allowed. This initiative is in line with the Communiqué on the Regulation of Amateur Aquatic Products Fishing No. 6/2, which will be in effect from September 1, 2024, until August 31, 2028, and aims to ensure a balanced stock and sustainable fishing practices.

Manisa Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has made informative signs for citizens and amateur fishermen in order to ensure sustainable fishing and to protect inland waters’ aquatic products and habitats. 25 signs made as part of the awareness campaign were sent to districts in Manisa where hunting is intensive. The signs included information on the following issues: fishing in inland waters is prohibited between March 1 and May 31, paying attention to minimum length and detainable quantities (Carp 40 cm-5 pieces, Catfish 90 cm-1 piece, Freshwater Mullet 20 cm-kg), an amateur fisherman should have a maximum of 4 fishing rods and the number of hooks per rod should not exceed 3. Making statements regarding the study, Manisa Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Metin Öztürk said, “The Communiqué on the Regulation of Amateur Aquatic Products Fishing No. 6/2 (Communiqué No: 2024/21), which specifies the Fisheries Law No. 1380 and the regulations regarding ...