Turkey: Storm in Marmara affected fish prices

The severe storm and rain that has been effective for 3 days in Bandırma district of Balıkesir also increased the prices at the fish stalls in Bandırma Fisheries Market. Fishermen had difficulty going to the open seas due to the storm in the Marmara Sea and the increasing rainfall. Due to the low catch, the prices at the fish stalls in Bandırma Fisheries Market also increased. Anchovy, which was sold for 100 lira per kilo last week, is sold for 150 lira today. Although it was seen that there was a variety of fish in the fish stalls, it was noticeable that there was not abundance. Whiting is sold for 250 liras per kilo, chinakop for 400-500 liras, sea bream for 150 liras per kilo, black sea bass for 120 liras per kilo, mullet for 400-500 liras, horse mackerel for 80 liras, bonito for 150 liras, sardines for 70 liras. Fisherman Barış Yılmaz at Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Bandırma Fisheries Market said, "The weather is blowing and the prices are naturally high. Anchovies are ...