In Sinop haben die Fischer feierlich ‘Vira Bismillah’ gesagt.

In Sinop haben die Fischer, anlässlich des Endes des Fangverbots, “Vira Bismillah” gesagt und sind auf das Meer hinausgefahren. Das Fangverbot, das in der Türkei am 15. April begann, ist beendet. Nach der Aufhebung des Fangverbots fand in Sinop die Zeremonie zur Fischereisaison 2024-2025 statt …

In Sinop haben die Fischer feierlich ‘Vira Bismillah’ gesagt.
Publish: 31.08.2024
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In Sinop, fishermen set sail with the phrase “Vira Bismillah” as the fishing ban came to an end.
The fishing ban that started on April 15 in Turkey has ended. After the ban was lifted, a ceremony for the 2024-2025 seafood fishing season was held in Sinop. The ceremony, which took place at the Sinop Pier, was attended by Sinop Governor Dr. Mustafa Özarslan, protocol members, fishermen, and their families. During the ceremony, a video presentation and folk dance performances were held.
In his speech at the ceremony, Sinop Governor Dr. Mustafa Özarslan emphasized the indispensable role of fishing in Sinop’s historical, cultural, and economic structure. Özarslan stated, “We know how much our brothers who earn their livelihood from the sea contribute to the economy. The longing of 4.5 months ends today. In Sinop, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides like our Turkey, fishing is an inseparable part of Sinop’s history, culture, and economy. Alongside our 5,720 workers who earn their living through professional fishing, we also have companies engaged in 27 types of aquaculture. Particularly, Sinop is the pearl of Turkey in salmon. Our government, under the leadership of our President, is making great efforts to sustain the development of the fishing sector. Our Sinop will continue to lead as Turkey’s most important fishing and seafood center with the blessings offered by the fertile waters of the Black Sea,” he said.
Sinop Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Fatih Önlem shared the importance of Sinop in the fishing sector and the positive results of the conservation efforts with the participants:
“Our region holds a significant position in the Black Sea fishing fleet with 420 fishing vessels (7-9% of the Black Sea). With 5,538 licensed fishermen working on these vessels, around 15,000 people earn their living from the sector. In addition, many fishing vessels registered in other provinces engaged in fishing activities in the Black Sea operate within our borders. Another feature of our region is that a large portion of its waters is closed to trawling. Additionally, having many bays has made our coasts breeding and spawning grounds for fish. Due to strict protection and careful inspections conducted by the Coast Guard 72nd Boat Command along with land security and gendarmerie forces, and the sensitivity of our fishermen to not engage in illegal fishing, there has been a noticeable increase in the size and weight of demersal fish, and species populations have increased. In fact, even species like the swallow fish, which had disappeared from the Black Sea, have started to be seen again. This situation is promising for the future of our fishing industry.”
The ceremony concluded with the departure of protocol members and fishermen to the sea.

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