Aşağı Sakarya nehri balıkçılarının sosyo-ekonomik analizi

Abstract

In this study, it was investigated that the socio-economic structure of fishermen in the Lower Sakarya River. This study was conducted between June 2017 - May 2018. According to the results, the length of the boats used in fishing varies between 3.0-5.0 meters and the majority (with a ratio of 71.0%) of the boats with a length of 3.6-4.0 meters. 91.3% of the fishing boats are made of wooden. The age of fishermen ranged between 36-64 and 42% of fisherman were between 50-59. When the educational status of the fishermen in the Lower Sakarya River is examined, it was found that 91.3% of them are primary and 8.7% are high school graduates. In the Lower Sakarya River, 65.2% of the fishermen are engaged in farming, while 21.7% are retired. Contribution to the family budget was the first reason with a ratio of 59.4% of the fishermen why they choose the profession. As a result, Turkish rivers fishing should be investigated and a management model should be established.