In Turkey, haddock and red mullet attract attention due to anchovy shortage

Published Mar 6, 2021

Tridge summary

The article highlights the increased demand for fish in the Black Sea region as temperatures drop, with haddock and mullet being the favorite choices among consumers. The price of these fish ranges from 30 lira to 50 lira per kilo, depending on the type. The decrease in anchovy catches has led to a shift in preference towards haddock and mullet, with the latter being appreciated for its affordability. The reduced anchovy numbers are attributed to escapes during fishing prohibitions. Overall, fish sales have seen an uptick due to the colder weather and the availability of other fish species like haddock and sarikanat, despite the challenges faced by the fishing industry this season.

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With the decrease in air temperatures in the Black Sea, citizens' demand for fish has increased, and the most preferred fish are haddock and mullet. It was stated that due to the scarcity of anchovy hunting, citizens turned to haddock, which was sold for 30 lira per kilo, and barbe, which was sold for 40 lira, on stalls in Samsun. On the other hand, the ice house anchovy is offered for sale for 25 pounds, sarikanat 60, tirsi 25, salmon 35, sea bass 50, bream 40 lira. Balıkçı Doğukan Yılmaz said that after the anchovy catches decreased, haddock became more consumable and said, "With the anchovy escaping, the haddock has become very consumed and even we sell it. Apart from haddock, red mullet has become very consumed by our citizens due to its cheapness. He came back and made us laugh by taking his place on the counter next to the fish such as yellow wings and bluefish. The reason for the low anchovies was that the fish escaped during the time that passed due to the prohibitions. It ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet