Usage Fees & Leasing   High usage fees placed on the shelter pushed beyond what small‑scale fishermen could manage. The area has now been leased by the Aydın Metropolitan Municipality.

Marina Conversion Debate   Plans to convert the shelter into a world‑class yacht marina continue to divide opinion. Supporters highlight yacht tourism potential, while others fear damage to local fishing culture.

Security & Infrastructure   The Fisheries Cooperative and local authorities are maintaining camera systems and improving docks and piers to ensure safe harbour operations.

Fishing Net Inspections   Teams from the Didim District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry conduct routine checks at Taşburun and Akbük shelters for legal net mesh sizes and sustainable fishing compliance.

Akbük’s fishing rules are built to protect small‑scale fishermen, prevent overfishing, and keep the Aegean ecosystem healthy. Enforcement is handled mainly by the Didim District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, with routine inspections at both Taşburun and Akbük shelters.