5 tons of horse mackerel seized during the fish inspection in Sinop, Turkiye

The Sinop Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has conducted inspections that have led to the seizure of approximately 5 tons of undersize horse mackerel and the imposition of 5 administrative fines. The inspections aim to safeguard aquatic resources and promote sustainable fishing practices by enforcing the Fisheries Law and relevant regulations. In 2023, the inspections resulted in the seizure of 20 thousand kg of anchovy and 7 kg of horse mackerel that were under the legal size limit. The following year, 4 thousand 950 kg of horse mackerel and 10 kg of turbot were confiscated, and five fines were issued. The directorate is encouraging cooperation from fishermen and the public to protect aquatic resources.

In the fish size inspections conducted by Sinop Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry officers this year, approximately 5 tons of horse mackerel were seized and 5 administrative fines were imposed. In the statement made by Sinop Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, it was stated that "Our inspections are being carried out uninterruptedly by our officers in order to protect aquatic resources and support sustainable fishing activities. In order to prevent small-sized fish hunting in our province, comprehensive checks are carried out on the coastline and in fishermen's shelters. Fish caught below the legal size limit are meticulously examined within the framework of the Fisheries Law and relevant legislation. In this context, 3 administrative fines were imposed in the inspections conducted in 2023, and 20 thousand kg of anchovy and 7 kg of horse mackerel fish found below the legal size limit ...