Mussels Support for Fishermen in the Marmara: What are the Details?

An important step has been taken to support small-scale fishing. Due to the mucilage formations occurring in various regions of the Marmara Sea, it has been decided to make additional payments to fishermen in these areas. In this context, a new regulation prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has officially come into effect.

The relevant regulation will provide certain financial support to small-scale fishermen located in the provinces experiencing the mucilage problem. This support will be a significant contribution, especially for fishermen in rural areas. Because in a sector that has gone through difficult times after the pandemic, such aid is crucial for sustaining the livelihoods of fishermen.

Mucilage poses serious threats to marine ecosystems and can negatively affect the economic conditions of families that rely on fishing for their livelihoods. Therefore, the support payments to be made are extremely valuable in enabling fishermen to stay afloat. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's initiative not only aims to provide financial support but also demonstrates its goal of achieving sustainable development in the sector.

The specified support payments will be exclusively for fishermen in cities experiencing the mucilage issue, and detailed information on which provinces the payments will take place will be announced. This process will be carried out in cooperation with local governments and fisheries cooperatives. Thus, it is aimed to develop solutions to the existing problems of small-scale fishermen more quickly.

The fishing sector holds an important place in our country's economy. The provision of such supports in the fight against mucilage is seen as a starting point for ensuring stability in the sector. More information about the innovations brought by the regulation and the scope of the payments is expected to be publicly announced shortly.