Fishermen in Sinop, Turkey, are enjoying a fruitful fishing season with a rich catch of various fish species, including whiting, horse mackerel, toric, turbot, and shad, as the season approaches its end on April 15. However, despite the abundant harvest, they are facing a significant drop in fish sales, approximately 50%, attributed to the reduced consumption during the month of Ramadan. Prices for fish are starting at 40 lira per kilogram, but the decrease in demand during this period has negatively impacted the fishermen's earnings. Namık Ünlü, the President of the Sinop Central Fisheries Cooperative, highlighted the season's productivity, especially for anchovy, but also acknowledged the challenges posed by Ramadan on the market.
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There continues to be an abundance of fish in the Black Sea before the hunting season, which will end on April 15. Fishermen who set out to sea in Sinop, one of Turkey's important fishing cities, return to the port with their nets full. Fish such as whiting, horse mackerel, toric, turbot and shad caught by fishermen are offered for sale at stalls in the city. Fish, sold at prices starting from 40 lira per kilogram, do not receive the expected interest due to the decrease in consumption due to the month of Ramadan. Sinop Central Fisheries Cooperative President Namık Ünlü said that the hunting season, which will end in 21 days, was productive for fishermen. Emphasizing that fish other than anchovy and bonito are still being caught, Ünlü said, "We are leaving behind a productive season. We had a good hunting season, especially anchovy. Now, of course, it is Ramadan. Even though there is fish, there is a decrease in ...
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