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Turkey Black Sea palamut fishing ban

Overview

In early July 2026, fishermen in Trabzon were preparing for the September palamut (horse mackerel) season, anticipating a strong catch. By early August, regional authorities announced that the ban on catching juvenile palamut in the Black Sea would be extended until the evening of 15 August 2026. The extension, issued by the provincial directorates of Agriculture and Forestry in Trabzon and Sinop, aims to protect future fish stocks by ensuring juveniles can reproduce at least once. Violations will be prosecuted, and fishers are urged to follow size limits, gear rules, and to release any juveniles caught. The evolving measures illustrate a shift from seasonal fishing expectations to reinforced conservation restrictions.

Entities

Sinop Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry · Trabzon Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry · Black Sea

Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkey's Black Sea Region Extends Palamut Fishing Ban Until Aug 15, 2026

    Turkey's Trabzon and Sinop provinces have extended the Black Sea palamut fishing ban through Aug 15 2026 to protect juvenile fish and sustain stocks.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Trabzon fishermen prepare for September season, eyeing high palamut haul

    Trabzon fishermen complete boat and net repairs ahead of the September 1 Black Sea season, expressing optimism for strong palamut and hamsi catches.

Sources

haberts.com · medyagazete.com