Anchovy is one of every two fish caught in Turkey

Published 2023년 6월 13일

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In 2022, Turkey's sea fish catches increased by 2.3%, totaling 254,535 tons, with anchovy being the most caught species at 125,980 tons. Aquaculture production rose by 6.2% to 849,808 tons, accounting for 30% of the total. From 2013 to 2023, the total fish catch was 2.81 million tons, with anchovy being the most caught species in the last decade. Bonito-torik was the second most caught species. Anchovies are important for the fishing industry, economic income, and are used for making fish meal and oil.

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Of the 254 thousand 535 tons of fish caught last year in Turkey, which is surrounded by seas on three sides, 125 thousand 980 tons became anchovy. When the distribution of sea fish caught according to the species is analyzed, anchovy was followed by bonito-torik with 49 thousand 892 tons and sardines with 16 thousand 729 tons. According to the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), aquaculture production increased by 6.2 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year and amounted to 849 thousand 808 tons. Sea fish constituted 30 percent of the production, other sea products obtained by hunting 5,6 percent, and inland fishery products obtained by hunting 3,9 percent. The total production through hunting was 335 thousand 3 tons. Seafood catches increased by 2.3 percent compared to the previous year, while inland fisheries increased by 0.4 percent. ONE OF THE 2 FISHES CAUGHT In Turkey, surrounded by seas on three sides, the amount of sea fish caught last year amounted to ...

Source: Sondakika