title: Evaluating the unexplored recreational fishing in the Turkish Black Sea: socio-economic significance and environmental impact
abstract: Marine recreational fishing, a globally popular outdoor activity, has deep cultural roots and ecological implications. This study, conducted between 2021-2022, explores marine recreational fishing practices along the Turkish Black Sea coast. It analyzes fisher numbers and demographics, fishing effort, fishing methods, and species caught and released. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the economic dimensions, emphasizing the substantial contributions of recreational fishing to local econom
journal: Frontiers in Marine Science