Maritime and Cabotage Day celebrations

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A “Lionfish Hunting Competition” was held in the Demre District of Antalya as part of Türkiye’s July 1 Maritime and Cabotage Day celebrations. The event aims to raise awareness among fishermen, divers, and local communities about the ecological dangers posed by lionfish, and encourage sustainable efforts to limit their impact on the Mediterranean ecosystem.

The competition featured two teams who competed to catch the most and the largest lionfish from the surrounding waters. During the competition, a total of 67 lionfish were caught, weighing a combined 8.4 kilograms.

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