Turkey: Fish prices in Istanbul decrease

The storm that affected Marmara last week has ended. The fishermen who set out to sea returned with plenty of food. Although there was not an abundance of fish stalls in Istanbul, it was seen that there were many varieties. Prices also decreased compared to last week. At Karaköy Fishermen's Bazaar, anchovies are sold for 150 liras, horse mackerel for 150 liras, sea bream for 100 liras per piece, sea bass for 100 liras and salmon for 150 liras per kilo. Stating that fish prices have decreased compared to last week, fisherman Mustafa Sancaktaroğlu said, "Prices have returned to normal compared to last week. Citizens mostly demand horse mackerel and anchovies. The cheapest fish on the counter are horse mackerel and anchovies. "I hope that if fish become abundant, prices will drop," he said. Fisherman Samet Balyemez said that fish diversified when there was no storm and said, "Anchovies were 200 liras last week, but today they are 150 liras. When there is no storm, fish ...