Despite facing hot weather and a storm in the Black Sea, fish markets are thriving with a wide variety of fish available for purchase. According to fish sellers Onurcan Köse and Mehmet Kılıç, the current season has seen record catches, with anchovy in particular becoming larger and fatter. Other fish available include haddock, horse mackerel, red mullet, salmon, and sea bass. Compared to meat and poultry, fish is currently more affordable. The most popular fish among buyers are anchovy, haddock, salmon, sea bream, and sea bass.