Migration of pearl mullet from Lake Van to fresh waters has begun
Seagulls in the region also feed by hunting fish that are more common in fresh waters when the water temperature reaches a sufficient level. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Fisheries, Dr. Instructor Member Mustafa Akkuş told Anadolu Agency (AA) that pearl mullet, which started to gather in river mouths since the beginning of April, started to migrate after completing its physiological adaptation process.
Stating that the pearl mullet creates beautiful images in all 111 streams around the lake, Akkuş said, „Thousands of pearl mullets trying to jump up the rocks 20 times their own height from the streams offer a visual feast. The number of people around the streams is increasing. „It is not possible to find an empty place to sit. If we can protect it, both our fishermen and people will make much more money from pearl mullet, which is the main dynamic of ecotourism in the region.“
Akkuş is one of the biggest problems when migration starts every year. poaching Pointing out that there is a drought this year, the flow rates of the rivers are low. Therefore, pearl mullet is struggling with drought as well as poachers. Because when the flow rates decrease, it becomes difficult for pearl mullets to migrate upwards. We hope that pearl mullet will overcome this difficulty and a healthy reproduction will occur. We will have passed the season,“ he said.
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The pearl mullet, the main dynamic of ecotourism in the Lake Van region, has started its migration to freshwater rivers, attracting thousands of visitors to the streams. However, the migration process is threatened by drought and poaching. Dr. Mustafa Akkuş, a member of the Faculty of Fisheries at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, emphasized the importance of protecting the pearl mullet in order to sustain ecotourism and increase income for local fishermen and residents. He also urged for steps to be taken to prevent poaching during the migration season.
