More than 900,000 fish were released simultaneously in 21 lakes in several regions of Istanbul on Thursday as part of The city”Fishing and Water Resources Project”, a remarkable effort with Ceremony in The green Beykoz district of the capital.
Speaking during the ceremony, Istanbul Provincial Director of Ahmet Yavuz Karaca Agriculture and Forestry said their efforts support fishing over The past five years.
Today we celebrate the introduction of a total of 2.24 million congratulations in our inland waters with add of 937000 We just Introduced into local bodies of Karaja said.
“We released the carp at once in 21 pool in Five regions. Our goal is to increase fish population in Our internal water for Our citizens and fishing enthusiasts live in Rural areas in this is region. we want hunters for use As a cheap, high quality protein source. This is our ultimate goal,” he is added.
indicating that the file program Hope to expand the category of fish as well as their numbers in wild in The near future said: In this frameworkhave already was carrying out fish activities for four or five years. This is very important program found valuable for Istanbul”.
During the concert Karaja also Routine stressful examinations are performed for ensure positive results.
The Directorate General is responsible for managing fish resources of Fisheries under the supervision of the Ministry of agriculture and forestry ensure High quality, cheap and healthy sources of protein for citizens live in rural areas, to support Commercial and sport fishing to maintain sustainability of Fisheries and resource conservation for future generations.
to keep fish populationlocal fishermen are allowed to try their chances, but commercial fishing in Inland water sources currently Strictly prohibited.
According to agriculture and forestry directorthe carp has blossomed in Istanbul water, with The mayors, or local officials, report the weight of the fish up Up to 30 kg (66 lbs) were caught by locals over The past a few years.
