Pilot schemes
The Mediterranean Conservation Society carried out pilot schemes for fishing tourism in Gökova Bay between 2013 and 2014; however, due to the unsuitability of the relevant legislation, the scheme could not be implemented.
Field programme · Fisheries
Traditional Fishing Tourism
Fishing tourism (Pesca Turismo), developed in Italy, is one of the practices that have become widespread in Europe in recent years.
Photo: Akdeniz Koruma Vakfı Arşivi
- Origin
- Fishing tourism (Pesca Turismo) developed in Italy
- Pilot scheme
- In Gökova Bay between 2013 and 2014
- Where
- Gökova Bay and Fethiye-Göcek Special Environmental Protection Areas
At a glance
Traditional fishing tourism (Pesca Turismo) was developed in Italy as a method of alternative income for small scale fishers and a means of supporting sustainable fishing in an environment with decreasing fish stocks. It has been gaining popularity across Europe in recent years.
The Mediterranean Conservation Society carried out pilot schemes for fishing tourism in Gökova Bay between 2013 and 2014; however, due to the unsuitability of the relevant legislation, the scheme could not be implemented.
As of 2021, the necessary infrastructure for implementing fishing tourism in the Gökova Bay and Fethiye-Göcek Special Environmental Protection Areas has been provided through the coordination and cooperation of the relevant public authorities.
About
Traditional fishing tourism (Pesca Turismo) was developed in Italy as a method of alternative income for small scale fishers and a means of supporting sustainable fishing in an environment with decreasing fish stocks. It has been gaining popularity across Europe in recent years.
Reasons for the scheme
- Creating a new, alternative source of income for fishers
- Alleviating the pressure on biodiversity created by fishing and highlighting the importance of sustainable fishing
- Promoting traditional shore fishing and fishing culture
- Contributing to the enhancement of fishers’ awareness and capabilities regarding tourism and marine preservation
- Reinvigorating the declining small-scale fishing sector
- Raising public awareness regarding marine conservation
- Solidifying the social and professional standing of fisherwomen and fishermen
- Increasing the professional visibility of fisherwomen
Traditional Fishing Tourism
What we do
Necessary infrastructure provided
As of 2021, the necessary infrastructure for implementing fishing tourism in the Gökova Bay and Fethiye-Göcek Special Environmental Protection Areas has been provided through the coordination and cooperation of the relevant public authorities.
01Pilot schemes+
The Mediterranean Conservation Society carried out pilot schemes for fishing tourism in Gökova Bay between 2013 and 2014; however, due to the unsuitability of the relevant legislation, the scheme could not be implemented.
02Necessary infrastructure provided+
As of 2021, the necessary infrastructure for implementing fishing tourism in the Gökova Bay and Fethiye-Göcek Special Environmental Protection Areas has been provided through the coordination and cooperation of the relevant public authorities.