# Marine life and fishing activity in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marine-life-and-fishing-activity-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-23T07:43:52.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Reports from various regions in Turkey highlight significant fishing activity and marine biological observations. In Denizli, amateur fishermen caught two large catfish at the Recep Yazıcıoğlu Dam, weighing approximately 120 and 85 kilograms, which were subsequently released to support conservation.

Other regional reports include a 45-kilogram catfish caught in the Kızılırmak river in Sivas and an abundance of bonito in Bolu following the end of the Black Sea fishing ban. Conversely, hobbyists in Tekirdağ have noted a decrease in fish circulation at the Rumeli Pier.

In addition to fishing reports, marine discoveries have been noted in the Antalya Gulf. Divers identified a tropical striped sergeant fish, a sighting confirmed by Professor Mehmet Gökoğlu of Akdeniz University. This discovery is linked to a broader trend of Mediterranean tropicalization, involving species originating from the Red Sea.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Marine discoveries and large catches reported in Turkey

Fishermen in Denizli caught two large catfish at Recep Yazıcıoğlu Dam, while divers in Antalya discovered a tropical striped sergeant fish, signaling increasing tropicalization in the Mediterranean.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marine-discoveries-and-large-catches-reported-in-turkey

### 2026-09-20: Turkey fishing reports feature massive catfish catches and seasonal abundance

Amateur fishermen in Turkey have reported significant catches, including massive catfish in Denizli and Sivas, while Bolu sees a bonito abundance following the Black Sea fishing ban.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amateur-fishing-activities-reported-in-tekirda-and-sivas

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