The increase in bonito catch during the fishing season also reduced prices. In Giresun’s Bulancak district, bonito is sold at prices starting from 35 lira each, while the price for large fish goes up to 50 lira. While the Central Association of Istanbul Seafood Catchers and Producers states that the increase in the amount of bonito offered to the market has reduced the prices, the Union wants to temporarily suspend bonito fishing.
IT DECREASED TO 50 LIRAS IN ISTANBUL
The price decrease was also reflected on the consumers in Istanbul. It was stated that bonitos weighing 600-800 grams were sold for 50 lira each from boats in Şile Port, while a case containing 10 fish was sold for 500 lira. While bonito is sold for 39.90 each in some chain markets, prices in Istanbul vary between 50 and 150 lira depending on the size of the fish and the point of sale.. The density of citizens who want to buy cheap fish in Şile Port also shows the effect of the price drop on the consumer side.
THE RESULT OF THE CALL IS NOT YET CLEAR
Following Istanbul DEMBİR’s call to suspend hunting, no results have yet emerged regarding the extent to which boats stopped hunting and the impact of the practice on prices. Istanbul Provincial Seafood Catchers Producers Association (Istanbul DEMBİR) is a professional organization operating in the fishing sector in Istanbul and bringing the common problems and demands of fishermen to the agenda.
Anchovy, Horse mackerel quota
The organization requested that a daily catch quota be applied for anchovy and horse mackerel before the new fishing season. In his statement, Union Board Member Murat Kul focused on the sustainability of hunting and the problems experienced by fishermen, and also objected to the narrowing of hunting areas in the Bosphorus.
