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Turkish Sea Bream Gains Value as Greek Production Falls

Sea bream exports from January to October this year rose by 21% compared to the same period last year, reaching $427 million. According to data from the Aegean Exporters' Associations, the volume of seafood exports in October increased from 24,479 tons to 28,184 tons, and the value rose from $134.4 million to $187.5 million. For the January-October period, seafood exports grew 16% by volume, reaching 257,712 tons, and increased 16% in value, totaling $1.623 billion. SEA BASS LEADS IN EXPORTS Sea bass ranked first in exports. Its export volume rose by 19%, from 57,121 tons to 68,119 tons, with its value increasing by 17.6%, from $402 million to $473 million. For sea bream, the volume remained steady at 67,581 tons, but there was a significant increase in value. Revenue from sea bream exports grew by 21%, from $353 million to $427 million. The unit price of sea bream rose from $5.22 to $6.32. Turkish salmon also showed notable growth. Its exports increased by 32%, from 48,103 tons to 63,664 tons, with the value rising by 30%, reaching $380 million. RUSSIA IS THE BIGGEST BUYER Russia remained the largest buyer of Turkish seafood. Exports to Russia grew by 21%, reaching 62,532 tons, and the value increased by 28%, reaching $357.3 million. Exports to Italy rose from 25,000 tons to 28,000 tons, and exports to the Netherlands increased from 17,600 tons to 19,000 tons. Exports to Greece also climbed from 17,000 tons to 23,000 tons in volume, with a 38% increase in value, rising from $100 million to $138 million. TURKISH SEA BREAM GAINS VALUE AS GREEK SUPPLY DROPS The reduction in sea bream production in Greece helped boost the value of Turkish sea bream. Ufuk Atakan Demir, a board member of the Aegean Aquatic Products and Animal Products Exporters Association, noted that European interest in sea bream has increased. "This year, production in Greece was low. The reduced supply from Greek companies contributed to our price increase, and the unit export price went up," he said. Demir also highlighted that Turkish salmon is in demand, with exports reaching $380 million, mainly to Russia, while Japan and Vietnam are also enjoying Turkish salmon.

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The appearance of mackerel before the fishing season has encouraged fishermen

Fishermen in the Black Sea have indicated that there will be a plentiful supply of mackerel this year, and the early signs are already promising. They believe that the early appearance of mackerel is a positive indicator for a bountiful season ahead. The appearance of a few mackerel caught by coastal fishermen has further raised hopes for the new season. After the fishing ban ends on September 1, large boats will begin the season with mackerel fishing. Coastal fishermen are encouraged by the sight of a small number of mackerel caught in their lines, and they find the early signs promising for the upcoming season. Fisherman Erkan Acuner noted, "Mackerel has started to appear. We are expecting a bountiful season this year. Our friends have caught some mackerel with their lines. The early appearance of mackerel suggests it will be abundant. As with every year, we hope for a good season and that we won't be disappointed." Fisherman Ömer Usta added, "The signs indicate that there will be plenty. Mackerel has started to hit the lines among the horse mackerel. Its gradual appearance is a good omen for the season. The signs suggest it will be abundant. In some years, mackerel didn't appear, but it's now showing up in its usual time. The weather is also favorable, so we are hopeful that mackerel will be plentiful. Last year, mackerel was more common around Şile, and there wasn't much fishing in our area. We hope that this year it will be more prominent in our region."

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The meat for Eid al-Adha and temperatures reduced demand for fish

At Trabzon Fish Market, while various types of fish decorate the stalls, there is a lack of preference for fish among citizens, negatively impacting fishmongers' businesses. Fishermen expressed their anticipation for an increase in business after Eid al-Adha. They also noted a disappointing yield so far in the Swordfish fishing season, which began on June 15. Fishmonger Ahmet Çoğalmış mentioned that their business declined due to reduced interest in fish during Eid al-Adha, saying, "Our business slowed down during Eid al-Adha, but I hope it will pick up again in a few days. Currently, farmed fish dominate, but we still offer a variety of other types. Prices are as follows: horse mackerel 200-250 TL, large horse mackerel 400 TL, whiting, mullet 100 TL, 250-300 TL, sea bass, gilt-head bream 250-300 TL. Recently, Arab tourists have shown more interest in fish, typically preferring species like gilt-head bream, salmon, and sea bass." Regarding Swordfish fishing, Çoğalmış noted the season has started but yields have been minimal: "Swordfish season has begun, but catches have been scarce, resulting in higher prices ranging from 1,000 to 1,100 TL per kilogram. Last year, there were more catches. Additionally, horse mackerel stocks have declined lately compared to previous years when they were more abundant and cheaper. Trabzon locals show less interest in fish during hot weather, often perceiving the season's end as the end of fish availability. Therefore, line fishing continues throughout the summer."

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Under a project, Şırnak University produced 25.5 tons of fish

The 'Development of Sustainable Trout Farming Project,' initiated under the coordination of Şırnak University in 2021, resulted in a total production of 25.5 tons of trout and salmon this year. The project, carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Dicle Development Agency, Şırnak Governorate, Şırnak Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and Atatürk University, was successfully completed in 2023. Particularly implemented at the Uludere Dam, this project demonstrated the significant economic potential of fishing and aquaculture in Uludere and other districts of Şırnak. The project served as a model for similar projects in six dams in the region. Following the project, Şırnak University continues its efforts to ensure the sustainability of aquaculture in the region. In the 2023-2024 season, a total of 25.5 tons of fish, including 4 tons of salmon and 21.5 tons of trout, were produced in the trout farming facility established with the technical support of the Şırnak Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. The season concluded with feed efficiency above the industry average. Salmon and trout production, which started in November 2023, continued with harvesting activities in April-May 2024. The produced fish were sold in Şırnak city center, Cizre, Silopi, İdil, Uludere, and Beytüşşebap districts, as well as in villages such as Kasrik, Kum Çatı, Balveren, Uzungeçit, Hilal, and Şenoba. While 6.5 tons of trout were sold to facilities operating in the region, 19 tons of trout were distributed to the local residents of Şırnak districts and villages. The aquaculture production and live fish sales activities carried out under the coordination of Şırnak University's Technology Transfer Office provided access to fresh, protein-rich, and omega-3 fatty acid-rich aquatic products for the local population. This initiative by the university plays a significant role in promoting aquaculture in the region. Leveraging the experiences from the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons, the university has obtained valuable data on supply, production, and sales processes, positioning itself as a pioneer in the aquaculture sector. This project also serves as a guiding light for private sector entrepreneurs intending to establish new aquaculture production facilities in the region. In the upcoming seasons, the university aims to increase production capacity to bring affordable and fresh aquatic products to the local population and support the development of the aquaculture sector. These efforts by the university stand as a successful example of university-industry collaboration.

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The harvest of Turkish salmon, breaking export records, has begun

The harvest of Turkish salmon, which is breaking export records, has begun from cages located in the sea off the Arsin district of Trabzon. Turkish salmon is initially placed in cages in dam lakes to allow their eggs to grow. When the salmon in the cages start to grow, reaching a weight between 100 to 800 grams, they are transferred from the dams to steel cages in the seas. The salmon, which are fed at regular intervals, are harvested when they reach approximately 2.5 kilograms in weight. In order to harvest Turkish salmon in the Arsin district of Trabzon, aquaculturists went to the cages with boats tonight and transferred the fish from the cages to water tanks filled with ice on the boats using cranes and nets. The salmon brought ashore are then taken to fish factories by trucks for processing. After completing the processes at the factory, Turkish salmon are exported to many countries. In 2022, 49,196 tons of salmon were exported, generating a revenue of $363,102,216, while in 2023, the export volume increased to 63,161 tons, resulting in an export revenue of $396,315,453. Making statements regarding the matter, the export company's Salmon Production Manager Ayhan Yıldırım stated that there is a high demand for Turkish salmon from abroad. Ayhan Yıldırım said, "Before the salmon harvest, we distribute eggs brought from France and Poland to producers in the hatchery phase. When the fish reach a size of 2 to 5 grams, we release them into the dams. Here, after reaching a weight between 100 to 800 grams for 11 months, we transfer them to the sea. We prepare them for export when they reach around 2.5-3 kilograms within 6 months." Yıldırım emphasized that Turkish salmon is a lean fish with a high Omega-5 ratio, stating, "We produce fish in the quantities and qualities desired by the countries we export to. There is a very high demand, especially in Vietnam, China, and Russia. Turkish salmon is a luxury. We produce according to their preferences."

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Fish will be released into rivers and freshwater bodies

The Metropolitan Municipality, which has been carrying out the Izmit Gulf Fishery Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Directorate General of Agricultural Research and Policies and has ceremonially released 42,000 young fish into the Izmit Gulf, has now initiated efforts to enhance fish populations in inland waters and streams across the city. Following consultations with the Kocaeli City Council and a positive response to the request made by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks, a project has been launched under the Environmental Protection and Control Department. Following technical examinations at the Bolu Abant Trout Production Station affiliated with the Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks, officials from the production station arrived in Kocaeli to conduct field inspections in the region. A team consisting of technical personnel from the Bolu Abant Trout Production Station and relevant authorities, institutions, and associations in Kocaeli conducted field inspections in the streams of Kartepe, Başiskele, and Gölcük. The week-long fieldwork, initiated in streams such as Kiraz Dere (Cold and Hot Stream), Serindere, Yanıkdere, Karpuz Dere, Müflis Dere, Aygır Dere, and Asar Dere in the region, aimed to identify grazing areas suitable for obtaining brown trout. Increased trout population Within the framework of sustainable development principles, the project aims to ensure the conservation of the environment, agricultural areas, and water basins, increase trout populations in forest streams, rehabilitate deteriorated trout habitats, preserve genetic resources, raise awareness about species, develop recreational fishing, and transfer biological diversity to future generations in a sustainable manner. Within the scope of the project, broodstock fish obtained from Kiraz Dere were milked at the Bolu Abant Trout Production Station to produce young fish. After successfully obtaining young fish from the broodstock fish obtained from Kiraz Dere in Başiskele district, the technical team of the Environmental Protection and Control Department conducted technical examinations at the Bolu Abant Trout Production Station. The technical examination was accompanied by the technical team of the Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks in Bolu Province and the technical team of the Abant Trout Production Station Facility. The production of thousands of young fish from the milked broodstock fish was warmly welcomed. After being informed about the production and growth process of the fish, the young fish that acquired feeding habits in the facility were transferred to a separate tank. These young fish will be released back into Kiraz Dere when they reach a certain size.

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The anchovy season is closing early

As the season approaches an early closure, anchovies, which have been decreasing on the stalls day by day, are being replaced by other fish. In the past months when the catch was plentiful, the price per kilogram of anchovies dropped to as low as 20 Turkish Lira. However, now, with only 1-2 crates available, anchovies are being sold for 100 Turkish Lira per kilogram at the stalls. At the Trabzon fish market, the stalls are predominantly adorned with horse mackerel these days, priced at 50 Turkish Lira per kilogram, making it the preferred choice for consumers over anchovies, which now never fall below 100 Turkish Lira. Fish market tradesman Gökmen Aydın stated that the price of horse mackerel has remained at 50 Turkish Lira for a month now, adding, "Right now, horse mackerel is 50 Turkish Lira, and it has been this price for a month. It's cheaper than chicken or other food items. Tursi is 50 Turkish Lira, barracuda is 200 Turkish Lira, salmon is 150 Turkish Lira, mullet is 75 Turkish Lira, and sea bream and sea bass range from 230 to 250 Turkish Lira. Hopefully, the prices will continue like this during Ramadan, and people will be able to enjoy fish. As for anchovies, since they are scarce, we are selling them for 100 Turkish Lira per kilogram." Ahmet Çoğalmış, expressing that the season has been very good, said, "The season has been very good. We have had great abundance thanks to anchovies this year. Now we are enjoying the abundance of horse mackerel. We are now entering the summer fishing season. We have plenty of varieties. Last year, we had a good season thanks to bluefish, and this year, thanks to anchovies and horse mackerel, we have had a good season. Anchovies are now gone, they are only found in what fishermen call 'the hole' in the sea, meaning the deep parts. The anchovies caught from the 'holes' are now coming to the stalls. There are now 10-20 crates of anchovies, but they are not as good anymore. In the meantime, the size of the fish also determines the price. Prices inevitably vary depending on the size."

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The price of fish increases by 200% until it reaches the dining table

Celal Safsoylu, the President of the Karataş Fisheries Cooperative, stated that the price of fish caught off the coast of Karataş in Adana and sold for 100 Turkish Liras per kilogram increases by more than 200% until it reaches the dining table. He said, "The producers cannot make money, the intermediaries do." In the district of Karataş in Adana, which has a coastline on the Mediterranean, fishermen catch various fish species such as red mullet, sole, grouper, and silverfish. The fish, which are sold at prices ranging from 100 to 120 Turkish Liras per kilogram at local fish markets, are sent to Adana and neighboring provinces, where their prices rise to 200-300 Turkish Liras. Speaking to Ihlas News Agency, Celal Safsoylu, the President of the Karataş Fisheries Cooperative, said, "The prices of 100-120 Turkish Liras do not satisfy the producers, but the fish purchased from us at these prices are subject to a 200% increase until they reach the dining table. Both we and the citizens are victims. As a cooperative, since we don't have money, we cannot evaluate the fish of these fishermen." "Intermediaries profit" Safsoylu stated that intermediaries profit in the fish industry just like in agricultural products. "Unfortunately, the producers, who put forth the most effort and have the highest costs, are left alone in this matter. The producers cannot make money, but second and third parties profit, and the products increase in value by around 200-300% until they reach our tables," he said. "Fish consumption should increase" Safsoylu said that fish consumption should increase, stating, "Of course, we prefer our people to eat fish. At least three days a week, we should feed our children fish because it is rich in phosphorus and iodine and beneficial for bone development. Unfortunately, among world countries, we rank 7th in fish consumption." Beware of illegal shrimp Celal Safsoylu also warned about Iranian shrimp containing heavy metals and therefore illegally brought into the country, being sold in the market at half the price of local jumbo shrimp. He said that this practice harms both human health and the economy.

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The increase in prices has reduced the interest in fish

The increase in fish prices in Zonguldak has diminished interest at the counters. With the warming weather in Zonguldak, fish prices have seen a rise. While anchovies were sold at 125 liras at the counters, horse mackerel was priced at 50 liras. Due to the high prices, citizens did not show the expected interest in the counters. Fisherman Bayram Yılmaz stated, 'Horse mackerel is 50-60 lira, anchovies are 100-125 lira, whiting is 100-150 lira, varying according to size. It's a matter of supply and demand. When there's a lot, it's cheap; when there's little, it's expensive. It's normal for horse mackerel to cost 50-60 lira where a shoe polish costs 50-60 lira. This year is not looking good. The season will be over by the end of February.