Turkey: Anchovies headed north, catch dwindled

Published 2021년 11월 28일

Tridge summary

Fishermen in the Black Sea have seen a decrease in anchovy catches and a rise in prices due to the fish's early migration towards colder waters. The anxiety among fishermen is compounded by the importance of anchovy to the local diet in places like Trabzon. While other fish such as horse mackerel, Sargan, Cinekop, and haddock are also being caught, the potential loss of anchovy is causing concern.
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Black Sea fishermen have been putting their nets into the sea since September 1, when the fishing ban ended. Due to the fact that the sea water temperature is above seasonal normals, anchovy herds in the Black Sea have started to head towards the coasts of Georgia and Russia, where the water is colder. Along with the decreasing catch of anchovy, which was plentiful at the beginning of the season, the weight price increased from 10 TL to 20 TL. Black Sea fishermen are concerned about the early migration of anchovy from the region. In Trabzon, horse mackerel is sold for 20 TL, Sargan 50, Cinekop 50, and haddock between 45 and 60 TL. 'Hope Anchovy DON'T Abandon Us' Fisherman İsmail Demir said, "Anchovy was very plentiful this year, but now it is playing its last days. It is finely mixed into anchovy. The sea water is also warm. Anchovy can go to Georgia at any time. If it goes, we do not have a good situation. There are other fish, but none of them are like anchovy. "Anchovy is ...

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