Illegal Shrimp Fishing in Tiligul Estuary: Raid Results

On April 3, 2025, a joint raid by an environmental inspector and representatives of the Border Guard Service took place in the Regional Landscape Park «Tiligul» near the village of Tanivka in Odesa region. This was reported by the Southern-Western Regional Environmental Inspection.

During the inspection, 13 abandoned shrimp nets with a total length of 11 meters were discovered in the Tiligul Estuary. The illegal fishing gear was confiscated. Thanks to prompt actions, it was possible to save the lives of aquatic inhabitants: 3 kg of shrimp, 2 kg of mullet, and 2 kg of atherina were returned to the water.

“Conservationists urge citizens not to remain indifferent and report cases of poaching to help preserve the unique nature of Odesa,” the message stated.