Outrageous words: We missed the quota, we ran out of fish, find us new places

The Commission for Fisheries and Fisheries Research of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which was established to identify problems and solutions in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, met under the chairmanship of AKP Samsun MP Fuat Köktaş.

Köktaş said that they will listen to non-governmental organizations from different lines of business and prepare a report. The words of Mehmet Aksoy, president of the Izmir Central Union of Producers of Seafood Hunters, marked the meeting.

Recalling that he was the first Turkish fisherman in Mauritania, Mehmet Aksoy said: “Today we finished the fish in Mauritania. Find us new places.” he used the phrase.

“WE CAN BE THE LAST HEADS”

Stating that sustainable fishing must be done, otherwise this profession may come to an end, Aksoy said: “We may be the last bosses.” saying.

Mehmet Aksoy, emphasizing that the anchovy, which is identified with Turkey, should be offered to citizens, not as bait for fish, said steps to save the day have caused great damage to this sector.

“WE CAN’T LEAVE IT DRY”

Explaining that a quota has been imposed on the fishing industry in Mauritania, Commission President Köktaş asked the question “Did you comply with the quota?” Aksoy, “Do Turkish fishermen meet the quota? We don’t leave fish dry wherever we go.” he gave the answer.

Aksoy suggested introducing a quota for the fishing industry in Turkey, making regional fisheries and not catching small fish. (AA)

Editor’s note: Fishermen who fish in Mauritania sell the fish they catch in foreign waters to companies operating in the country. Fish such as anchovies, sardines, horse mackerel and snails are exported to many countries around the world after being frozen in consultation factories.