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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."

Fishing boats are waiting for the sea water to cool down

In Akçakoca, the gateway of Düzce to the Black Sea, fishing boats are waiting for the sea water to cool down. Fishermen at the Akçakoca Fishermen's Harbor continue their wait, hoping that the cooling of the sea will bring fish to the surface and fill their nets. Mustafa Karakaş, the President of the Akçakoca Fisheries Cooperative, stated, "Due to the recent very hot weather, there has been a slight decrease in fish. Herring fishing is still ongoing in the Black Sea, but due to a slight decrease in size, it has not reflected much on our counters. We experienced a plentiful herring season in November. Recently, due to the shrinkage of herring, we cannot fish in our region. Trawl fishing continues. Red mullet, horse mackerel, whiting, and turbot are available in our coastal fishing. It is not a bad fishing season. Due to the hot weather, there has been scattering and a decrease in fish. We are expecting the weather to cool down in the coming days. Additionally, as the fish gather together, there will be more fishing, and this will be reflected in the prices," he said. "Nets are in the sea" Karakaş, mentioning that boats took refuge in the harbor due to adverse weather conditions, stated, "Due to adverse weather conditions, boats couldn't go out. Actually, they went out in the morning, but due to the strong southwesterly wind offshore, as a precaution, boats returned to the harbor. Our nets are in the sea," he added.

Salmon export from a landlocked city

The collection process has begun for the fish to be exported to Russia, Europe, Japan, and China, primarily from the Almus district of Tokat. The dam lake, which irrigates agricultural fields, generates electricity, and contributes to regional tourism in the Almus district of Tokat, stands out with cage fish farming. There are nearly 30 facilities of various sizes around the lake, producing approximately 6 thousand tons of fish annually. The produced fish, especially from Russia, are exported to European countries, Japan, and China. As the weather gets colder, some fishermen send their products to fish farms on the coast, ensuring they are collected with the help of a crane. Fish weighing approximately 350-600 grams are exported when they reach 2-3 kilograms in fish farms in the seas. "4 thousand tons go abroad" Fish producer Sadullah Sezer, stating that they produce 50 tons, said, "We send live fish from here to the seas, and distribution is made to both domestic and foreign markets. At the moment, the quantity of fish we send has reached 50 tons. If we estimate for the entire Almus district, it would be around 5 thousand tons. There are 28 facilities here, large and small. With the agreement made among us, every week a company calls the crane company and retrieves the fish. We have salmon and trout. We send them from here to the sea. We send them primarily to countries like Russia, China, Japan. The most important country we export to is Russia. Out of the approximately 5 thousand tons of production in Almus, about 4 thousand tons go abroad, and the remaining find its place in the domestic market," he said.

Mackerel on the counter for 50 lira

Since the beginning of the fishing season in the Black Sea, mackerel and horse mackerel have not been abundant on the counters, while there has been an abundance of anchovies. After the effective storm in recent days, horse mackerel has taken its place on the counters at 50 lira per kilogram. Tuncay Kılıç, a fisherman from Düzce, said, 'Horse mackerel has started to appear lately. Anchovies are also available. We started a campaign so that people can easily access fish and eat more comfortably.' Kılıç, who mentioned the abundance of anchovies in the Black Sea, said, 'There is no anchovy in the Sea of Marmara; it comes out in the Black Sea. We are hopeful for the coming days. We went through a major weather adversity. We are starting to return to normal now.' On the counter, anchovies are sold for 70 lira, horse mackerel for 50 lira, showcase red mullet for 250 lira, red mullet for 120 lira, red porgy for 200 lira, and salmon for 200 lira per kilogram. Gilt-head bream is sold for 120 lira each, sea bass for 130 lira, and mackerel for 50 lira each.

The storm is driving up fish prices

Due to the recent storms in the seas, there is a rise in fish prices in Tekirdağ. The storm affecting the Sea of Marmara and some regions of the Black Sea has led sailors to halt their activities, and this hiatus is also reflected in fish market prices. Due to the storm at sea, last week's hamsi (anchovy), which was sold at 50 Turkish liras per kilogram, saw an increase to 70 liras per kilogram yesterday, and today it has further risen to 100 liras per kilogram. Sardines, on the other hand, are currently being sold at 50 liras per kilogram. Fishermen attribute the fluctuation in fish prices and availability to the storm, stating that on stormy days, fewer fish are caught, and the limited supply results in higher prices. They emphasize that the impact of these conditions on market prices varies. Engin Şınık, who sells fish in the streets of Süleymanpaşa district, mentioned, "Unfortunately, when the weather turns a bit bad, our fishermen can't go out. When they can't go out, we get less fish. Currently, hamsi is being sold at prices ranging from 80 to 100 Turkish liras per kilogram. We hope that when the weather improves, the price of hamsi will go back down to 50 liras. The weather in the Marmara Region is mostly rainy and windy. Due to the storm, not many fish are coming in. Sardines are also being sold at 50 liras per kilogram."

Local anchovy became cheaper, citizens showed great interest

Citizens showed great interest after local anchovies were sold for 50 TL on stalls in Zonguldak. The abundance of anchovy in the sea continues to be reflected on the stalls in Zonguldak. Local anchovy was sold on the stalls today for 50 TL per kilo. The cheap price of anchovy pleased both citizens and tradesmen. The abundance of anchovy is expected to continue in the coming days. Fisherman Oktay Ertürk said, “There is an abundance of anchovy in Zonguldak right now. The weather was a little harsh last night. The field will be a little empty tomorrow. The prices are affordable, it's the right time for citizens to buy. We waited for bonito, but it did not arrive. If there is plenty of fish, it will be cheap; if there is little fish, it will be expensive. Our hope this year is anchovy and chinakop."

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