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İstanbul'da bu yıl 12 bin 500'ü aşkın su ürünleri denetimi gerçekleştirildi
Executive Summary
AI-generatedIstanbul has seen a significant surge in mackerel catch during the recent fishing season, increasing from 75 tons last year to 8,250 tons this year. Concurrently, the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry is conducting intensive, 24/7 inspections, having completed over 12,500 fisheries checks since January 1st. These efforts aim to ensure sustainable practices and protect the region's vital marine ecosystem.
Key Insights
- The mackerel catch in Istanbul dramatically increased this year, reaching 8,250 tons compared to only 75 tons in the same period last year.
- Istanbul is a strategically important fishing hub, possessing a 661-kilometer coastline and hosting approximately 6.5% of Turkey's total seafood harvest.
- Since the start of the new season, 3,340 inspections have been conducted, resulting in fines totaling 997,000 TL for violations.
- The city's fishing fleet is substantial, comprising nearly 14,250 commercial licenses and 2,500 registered vessels.
- Authorities have actively worked to protect the environment by scanning over 6.2 million square meters for ghost nets since 2015.
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