期刊名称：Journal of FisheriesSciences.com / Su ÜrünleriBilimeri.com
印刷版ISSN：1307-234X
出版年度：2009
卷号：3
期号：2
页码：163-168
DOI：10.3153/jfscom.2009020
出版社：Istanbul University
摘要：In this study, data on fisheries along River Asi with important water reserve together with its
tributaries are included. For this purpose, species caught in the area, fishing gear used, catching
methods and fisherman profiles were determinate. Records of Hatay Agriculture Ministry
Department were used for catch amount estimated. Fisherman profiles are defined by face to
face talks in different area of the River. Fishing gears used in the region were illustrated
according to catalogues of FAO standards. Catch species groups such as Catfish (Clarias
lazera), family of Cyprinidae (Cyprinus carpio, Capoeta capoeta, Capoeta trutta, Capoeta
damascina, Capoeta barroisi) and Eel fish (Anguilla anguilla) are frequently caught in the
basin. Fishing is carried out with set nets, fyke nets, seine nets, various types of fishing lines
and local traps. Most of the people, who were fishing activity in the River, haven’t license of
amateur or professional fisherman while the River has provided important income for the
people. These fishing activities in River Asi were determinated artisanal fishing.
