340,000 Juvenile Carp Released into Erzurum Inland Waters

October 1, 2026 · haberler.com

As part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's stocking project, 340,000 juvenile carp were released into Erzurum's inland waters with the aim of increasing biodiversity.

The Erzurum Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has carried out a comprehensive study to support natural life in the region's water resources. Within the scope of the Water Resources Stocking Project, conducted under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 340,000 juvenile carp were released into the inland waters across the province.

The following statements were included in the official information provided by the Erzurum Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry regarding the study:

The institution stated that efforts to strengthen aquatic product stocks will continue.

The stocking program is intended to protect the ecological balance in inland waters and to revitalize amateur fishing activities in the future. Provincial Directorate officials emphasized the need for public sensitivity towards illegal and irregular fishing to protect resources and ensure the project's success. It was noted that protecting the juvenile fish from fishing pressure during their growth phase is critically important for the continuity of the water ecosystem and sustainable fishing.

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