Impact of Regional Wind Changes on Trawl Fishing Effort Under the Pressure of Overfishing in the Iskenderun Bay
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2055 - 2055
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
This
study
was
conducted
to
examine
the
effects
of
regional
wind
changes
on
trawl
fishing
effort
in
Iskenderun
Bay
from
2017
2023
by
analyzing
meteorological
data,
daily
durations,
and
catch
quantities.
It
found
that
an
increase
intensity
reduced
durations
average
0.367
h.
Northerly
easterly
winds
were
observed
have
higher
speeds
throughout
year,
with
highest
reaching
14
m/s
March.
Fishing
activities
affected
more
southerly
westerly
due
geographical
structure
Bay.
Seasonal
variations
also
detected,
being
longer
at
beginning
season
autumn
decreasing
spring.
Species
such
as
red
mullet,
brushtooth
lizardfish,
shrimp
identified
having
a
significant
impact
activities.
The
relationships
between
intensity,
direction,
revealed
through
statistical
analyses.
shown
environmental
seasonal
factors
influenced
These
results
provided
insights
into
interactions
dynamics
operations.
Language: Английский
Challenges for revitalizing seafood exports in Hatay's of Türkiye: A comparative analysis (2008-2023)
Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(4), P. 295 - 300
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
A
comparative
analysis
of
seafood
exports
in
the
Hatay
region
between
2008
and
2023,
relation
to
overall
trends
Türkiye
different
regions,
was
conducted.
Seafood
export
data
obtained
from
Turkish
Statistical
Institute.
The
amount
has
been
a
long-term
decline
fishing
production
potential
Hatay,
contrary
general
trend
Türkiye.
Specifically,
decreased
by
62%
since
2018,
while
it
22.65%
2023
compared
previous
year.
This
ongoing
downward
can
be
attributed
COVID-19,
Syrian
civil
war,
recent
devastating
earthquake
region.
Despite
high
for
region,
investments
have
limited
due
lack
allocation
organized
industrial
zones.
Additionally,
absence
wholesale
fish
market
is
major
issue
preventing
emergence
regional
market.
All
these
factors
caused
disruptions
supply
chain
production,
increased
input
costs,
uncertainties
both
domestically
internationally.
indicates
that
infrastructure
must
prioritized
all
stakeholders,
central
authority,
decisionmakers
policymakers
sustainable
contributing
development.
In
conclusion,
despite
strong
logistics
Iskenderun
Bay,
sector
failed
reach
its
full
potential,
unlike
national
shortfall
directly
reflected
values.
Therefore,
necessary
measures
taken
effectively
utilize
region's
potential.
Language: Английский
Assessing extraterritorial fishing operations in Türkiye's Contiguous Zone: A decade of observations and implications for fisheries management in the Eastern
Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 449 - 456
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
The
protracted
maritime
jurisdictional
disputes
in
Türkiye's
EEZ
the
Eastern
Mediterranean
have
perpetuated
economic
disparities
and
engendered
lacunae
fisheries
management
that
could
undermine
marine
biodiversity
regional
collaboration
efforts.
This
study
interrogates
extent
frequency
of
extraterritorial
fishing
operations
within
contiguous
zone
territorial
waters,
with
a
particular
emphasis
on
years
2013
through
2023.
Utilizing
data
acquired
from
Global
Fishing
Watch,
analysis
delineates
monthly
average
hours
engaged
by
different
gear
types-namely
small
scale,
trawl,
undefined,
purse
seine-across
various
neighboring
countries,
including
Cyprus,
Egypt,
Greece,
Italy,
Libya,
Morocco.
Findings
reveal
persistent
increase
activities
these
contentious
waters
over
observed
period,
reflecting
rise
deployment
ship-tracking
systems,
which
potentially
inflated
reported
hours.
surge
underscores
urgent
need
for
comprehensive
strategies
harmonize
pursuits
preservation
delicate
ecosystems.
study's
methodology
involved
analyzing
vessel
movements
via
Marine
Traffic
Watch
data,
assessing
parameters
such
as
areas,
periods,
methods,
national
affiliations.
results,
illustrated
Tables
Figures
without
direct
citation
due
to
aggregative
nature
show
varied
patterns
activities.
significant
trawl
2022,
peaking
at
857.29
hours,
intensification
certain
practices
region.
resolving
international
is
pivotal
establishing
effective
Mediterranean.
findings
advocate
enhanced
diplomatic
endeavors
cooperative
governance
among
littoral
nations,
supported
entities
ensure
sustainable
exploitation
resources
bridge
gaps
illuminated
this
decade-long
empirical
inquiry.
Language: Английский