Turkey: Anchovy abundance and prices dropped in Akçakoca

The abundance of anchovies in the Black Sea with the start of the new hunting season had a positive impact on the stalls in Akçakoca district of Düzce. Fishermen who set out to sea as of September 1 in Akçakoca district, one of the important fishing ports of the Western Black Sea, returned to the shore with plenty of anchovies. The price of anchovy, which was up to 100 lira per kilogram before the hunting season, dropped to 50 lira. Murat Biri, who is engaged in fishing in the district, told the AA correspondent that they started the season with an abundance of anchovies and said, "The hunting ban was lifted 3 days ago. Fishermen went out for bonito, but since there ...