The pearl of the Black Sea, anchovies, at the counters: Whatever you buy, 100 TL

The pearl of the Black Sea, anchovies, have taken their place on the counters, bringing joy to both fishermen and citizens. This season, anchovies, rarely seen on the counters, are now abundant, with a price of 100 TL per kilo. On the first days of the fishing season, which began on September 1, boats that set out to sea did not achieve the expected yield in anchovy fishing, with more sprat, mullet, and red mullet caught in the nets. While fishermen complained about the scarcity of anchovies at the opening of the season, this did not provide variety on the counters. However, as the season progressed, anchovies began to be caught in the nets and are now available on the counters. Other fish varieties, such as sprat, mullet, and red mullet, are also being sold at the same price level, bringing joy to consumers. Telat Bayazıt Yıldırım, a fisherman who has been fishing for 35 years, evaluated the abundance of anchovies. Yıldırım said, "There were no anchovies before, it was mostly ...