Turkey: Catching decreased after adverse weather conditions, fish prices doubled

While fishing decreased in the Black Sea due to adverse weather conditions, fish prices almost doubled. Anchovy, which was sold for 50 lira until a week ago, reached 120 lira on the counters. Hunting decreased due to adverse weather conditions off the Black Sea coast. Fishermen from Ordu state that fishing continues, albeit to a lesser extent, off the coast of Sinop and Zonguldak Ereğli, which is why the prices are high. Fishermen said that anchovy went to the coast of Georgia and stated that anchovy, which was sold for 50 lira a week ago, reached 120 lira. “Anchovy went to Georgian waters” Taner Özbekçi, member of Ordu Kumbaşı Fishing Shelter, said that prices increased due to adverse weather conditions and scarcity of fish. Özbekçi said, “Adverse weather conditions can negatively affect the season, however, the fishing season also starts early. Anchovy has now moved from our waters to the Georgian side, and is now caught almost non-existent. The fact that the water is cold is ...