Partially stopped anchovy fishing in Turkey raises prices of other fish

Published Jan 11, 2021

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The article highlights a significant increase in the prices of various fish species in Sinop, due to an anchovy fishing ban. Anchovies, now only available in ice houses, have driven up the prices of other fish, with haddock, horse mackerel, and red mullet now costing 25-30 lira per kilogram, up from 15 lira before the ban. Mert Kanal, a fisherman, views the ban positively, believing it underscores the anchovy's importance to the Black Sea ecosystem. However, he argues that the ban should be extended and made more stringent to adequately protect anchovies.

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In Sinop, the prices of fish species such as haddock, horse mackerel and red mullet, which were offered for sale at prices starting from 15 lira per kilogram, before the anchovy fishing ban, rose to levels of 25-30 lira. "KING OF THE COUNTERS HAMSI" Fisherman Mert Kanal said that anchovy is the "king" of the countertops this season. Emphasizing that the crush or more anchovies affect the prices of all fish, Kanal said, "At the point we came, there are only ice-house anchovies on the stalls. Therefore, the prices of other fish have increased." said. FISHERS BAN FIND POSITIVE Stating that citizens will ...

Source: Sondakika