This year, the anchovy catch in Şile fell far below expectations.

This year, the anchovy catch in Şile fell far below expectations. Fishermen noted that harsh northerly winds disrupted the sea's balance, causing the water to cool and the anchovy to change their migration routes. The absence of anchovy is noticeable both at the stalls and on dining tables. Fisherman Osman Sarı stated that the sea conditions this year were not suitable for anchovy. Sarı said, "The seasonal winds hit the anchovy this year. The harsh northerly winds cooled the seas, preventing breeding conditions from forming. The Black Sea water was very cold; I went as far as Sinop, but it was not even possible to enter the sea. Now, from September onwards, the sea water is very warm. These global changes also affected the fish's migration routes. That's why there is no new generation of anchovy." Fishmonger Cüneyt Çiçek, evaluating the stall prices, said that the scarcity of anchovy was driving up prices. Çiçek said, "There is not even a quarter of last year. There are anchovy ...