Turkey: Lots of variety at fish stalls, less fish

A short time before the ban on fishing in the seas, diversity is striking in the fish stalls. Although there is plenty of variety in the fishermen's bazaar in Istanbul, it was seen that the fish were scarce. As of this week, the decrease in fish was reflected as an increase in prices. Anchovy, whose weight decreased to 25 liras last week, is sold for 40-50 liras this week. Horse mackerel is sold at the stalls for 40-50 liras, while the bluefish, which drops to 25 liras at the beginning of the season, is sold for 120 liras. Fisherman Muammer Arduç, who said that the prices have increased due to the decrease in fish, said, "There is no abundance of fish at the moment. The fish season is ending slowly. The season is ending in mid-April. The fish began to decline inevitably. There are all kinds of fish. Our variety is plentiful, but the fish is scarce. This situation is also reflected in the prices. "This season, the citizens are more in demand for small fish such as anchovy, horse ...