Anchovy, the hope of fishermen in Turkey, got its head out of the Black Sea

Published Aug 27, 2021

Tridge summary

The Black Sea has seen a unexpected surge of anchovies, marking their return after an absenteeism of a year. This new addition to the fishing net's catch has replaced bonito and has sparked excitement among fish sellers and consumers alike. Priced at 25 TL per kilo, the initial batch of anchovies was quickly sold out. With expectations high for a bountiful anchovy season, fish sales are experiencing a boost, particularly with the diversity of offerings including haddock, red mullet, horse mackerel, and more. Prices vary depending on the type of fish, with anchovies being the most affordable at 25 TL per kilo, while high-end fish like trout and salmon are priced at 30 TL per kilo.

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Original content

Shortly before the start of the fishing season, there was an anchovy surprise in the Black Sea. Anchovy joined the species such as whiting, horse mackerel and red mullet that were caught by small boats for a while. The first local anchovies, which were released in small numbers, were offered for sale at 25 TL per kilo. “THIS YEAR WILL BE THE YEAR OF ANCHOR” Stating that anchovies will be produced this year instead of bonito, fish seller Onurcan Köse said, “Hadz and red mullet are not very popular today. Anchovy came out instead. 3 boxes of anchovy arrived. Normally, in mid-August, acorn was taken out, but we still could not see the acorn. The absence of acorns indicates that anchovies will be plentiful. We think this year will be the anchovy year. There was no anchovy last year anyway. Citizens also yearn for anchovy. The face of the citizen will smile not with acorns, but with anchovies. Most of the anchovies that arrived were sold out by noon. The first anchovies of the season ...

Source: Netgazete