Abstract:

Sinop is one of most important fishing centers of Turkey. Its importance in future of Turkish fisheries will have been continue, because of present fisheries infrastructures, fishing vessels and gears, fishing industry and rooted fisheries traditions. 15 places which consist from fishing ports, shelters and berths, with fishing cooperatives near this places have been visited during the study, and data collected on fishery infrastructures and fishing activities. The study includes detailed plans and sketches for total 15 fishing shelters and also presents data for 10 fishing cooperatives and one fishing cooperative association. Four of the listed fishing shelters are absent in the present official records.

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