10.09.2025 19:40
The footage of the incident that took place in the tourism paradise of Bodrum has outraged everyone who watched it. A person waiting on the shore with a spear gun shot a bluefin tuna, which is a species at risk of extinction. The Bodrum Municipality, which strongly condemned the events, stated, "We will follow up on the legal process."
The environmental scandal that occurred in Bodrum, a popular tourist destination in Muğla, has outraged viewers. In footage that quickly spread on social media, a person waiting with a spear gun near the shore was seen shooting a blue marlin (Istiophorus platypterus), a species threatened with extinction.
TARGETED WITH A SPEAR GUN
The incident took place in a beach area frequented by local and foreign holidaymakers. In the footage, it is clearly seen that the fish was targeted with a spear gun as it approached the shore and was subsequently pulled out of the water.
SCIENTISTS PROTESTED
Marine biologists and environmentalists expressed their reactions on social media following the incident. Experts emphasized that the blue marlin is among the rare and protected species in the Mediterranean, stating that such actions harm the marine ecosystem and constitute a violation of international conservation laws. The Bodrum Municipality, which condemned the events, also stated, "We will follow up on the legal process."
BLUE MARLIN
The blue marlin, which lives in tropical and temperate seas, is known for its fast swimming and impressive dorsal fin. This species, rarely seen in the Mediterranean, is among the marine creatures that are prohibited from being hunted. Due to their populations being at risk, they are under protection. Environmental organizations and citizens are demanding increased inspections and deterrent penalties to prevent such incidents from happening again.