The investigation of fisheries management and violations in Ordu province between the years of 2020-2022

In this research, the aquatic products violations detected by examining the aquaculture control and inspection data carried out by the Ordu Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry within the borders of Ordu province between 2020 and 2022 were examined. A total of 3964 inspections were carried out in Ordu province between 2020-2022 and 192 administrative fines were imposed. It was observed that the district with the most inspections in the districts of Ordu province was Altınordu district with 1093 inspections, and the district with the least inspections was Ulubey district with 5 inspections. While the most violations were seen in Altınordu district (80), the fewest violations were seen in Gülyalı district (3). No violations were detected in Akkuş, Aybastı, Korgan, Mesudiye and Ulubey districts. When we look at the type of violation, it is seen that the most administrative fine decisions are for "violation of amateur fishing" (79) and the least for "monitoring and tracking systems related to fishing and breeding" (1). It was observed that the highest amount of administrative fine was for violating the rule of "Use of illegally obtained seafood in manufacturing, export, sale and storage" (173,048 ₺), and the least amount of administrative fine was for violation of the rule of "Not providing information and documents" (3563 ₺). When we look at the seized fishery products, it is seen that the most confiscated horse mackerel fish (7086 kg) and the least bonito fish (2 kg) were confiscated. When the seized aquaculture fishing gear is examined, it is seen that 166 gill nets (16,600 m) were seized. Since it is seen that the most common type of violation in Ordu province is "violation of amateur fishing", inspections should be increased in order to prevent this violation. In addition, it would be useful to make legal regulations on the subject in the new law to be published in 2024 and to take the necessary steps for the ministry to encourage and license amateur fishermen who want to fish for commercial purposes.