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Abundant bonito brings lower prices to fish stalls in Ortahisar
Fish stalls in the Moloz area of Ortahisar, in Turkey, are selling three bonito for 100 lira.
Anchovies cost 100 to 150 lira per kilogram, while prices for other fish vary.
A local fish seller says bonito and several other kinds of fish are being caught in large quantities.
He described this as one of the most abundant bonito seasons in about 15 years.
A customer said the low prices made it a good time to buy, and another planned to freeze fish for winter.
The abundance has brought more customers to the stalls and made fish more affordable.
The seller hopes the season will continue at this level through April.
Bonito abundance has brought lower prices to fish stalls in the Moloz area of Ortahisar.
Three bonito were selling for 100 lira, while anchovies cost 100 to 150 lira per kilogram.
Fish seller Mehmet Can Örseloğlu said this was among the most abundant bonito seasons in 15 years.
Customers said they were pleased with prices and planned to buy fish for meals and winter storage.
- Who
- Fish seller Mehmet Can Örseloğlu and customers buying fish.
- What
- An abundant bonito catch has brought lower prices at fish stalls.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026; the exact date of the market sales is not stated.
- Where
- The Moloz area of Ortahisar.
- Why
- The source links the abundance to fishing conditions and the ecological system, but gives no further details.
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- Bonito price
- 3 fish for 100 lira
- Anchovy price
- 100–150 lira per kilogram
- Other fish prices
- Horse mackerel: 250 lira; salmon: 300 lira; whiting: 150 lira per kilogram
- Market location
- Moloz area, Ortahisar
- Season assessment
- Örseloğlu said this may be one of the most abundant bonito seasons in 15 years
What people are saying
15 years ago there was a bonito season like this. The same abundance is happening now. I hope it continues. People should eat plenty.
They have fallen to 100 lira for three. People should make good use of this period.
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