Turkey: Water temperature increased, anchovy headed to Georgia and Russia

Black Sea fishermen have been putting their nets into the sea since September 1, when the fishing ban ended. Due to the fact that the sea water temperature is above seasonal normals, anchovy herds in the Black Sea have started to head towards the coasts of Georgia and Russia, where the water is colder. The price of anchovy, which was kept abundantly at the beginning of the season, increased from 10 TL to 20 TL as the hunt became more difficult. Black Sea fishermen are concerned about the early migration of anchovy from the region. "I hope anchovy doesn't leave us" Fisherman İsmail Demir said, “Anchovy is playing its last days. Sea water is also warm. Anchovies are going to Georgia. Anchovy is generally eaten in Trabzon. I hope anchovy doesn't leave us," he said. "The price went up because it was scarce" Fisherman Mehmet Ziya Kavzoğlu ...