Several people were fined after being caught fishing at night in the Dniester River and catching fish below the minimum size allowed by law. Following inspections carried out over the weekend in districts in the eastern part of the country, environmental inspectors issued 14 citations and imposed fines totaling 11,000 lei, according to IPN.

According to the Environmental Protection Inspectorate, the inspections focused on compliance with environmental legislation and regulations regarding the protection of fishery resources, particularly in the Dniester River basin. Following the inspections, the inspectors estimated the damage to aquatic biological resources at approximately 13,000 lei, an amount that will be recovered from those responsible.

Inspectors point out that night fishing and catching fish below the legal minimum size affect the natural reproduction process of fish species and contribute to the decline in fish stocks.

Authorities are urging fishermen to comply with fishing regulations and measures to protect aquatic resources, emphasizing that these are essential for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources.

This news article was produced by the IPN News Agency as part of the “Community Journalism for a Healthy Environment and Green Justice” Small Grants Program for the Media, carried out within the framework of the project “Green Justice for a Protected Environment and Sustainable Communities in the Republic of Moldova,” implemented by AO EcoContact with support from Sweden. The content of this journalistic piece is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of EcoContact or the donor.