Turkey: A fruitful start to the season from Mersin fishermen

Fishermen in Mersin, Turkey, have begun their fishing season in the Mediterranean gulf, facing a slight delay due to higher air temperatures. Despite a storm, the initial catch was plentiful, including various fish species and shrimp. The fish are sorted, cleaned, iced, and delivered to market. Mersin Fisheries Cooperative Regional Union is hopeful for the season's continuation and the fair marketing of the fresh and organic fish to the public.

Fishermen who set out for the Mediterranean saying 'Vira Bismillah' started the season fruitfully MERSİN - Fishermen who set out for the Mediterranean gulf saying 'Vira Bismillah' from Mersin started the season fruitfully and returned to the shore with a variety of fish. Due to the higher air temperature in the Eastern Mediterranean compared to the Aegean and Black Seas, fishermen opened the season 15 days late this year as they do every year. Fishermen from all over Mersin made all their preparations and said 'Vira Bismillah' on September 15. One of the 441 boats out of 7 fishing shelters in the city with a 321-kilometer coastline could not set out on the first day due to the storm. Fishermen who set out for the sea after the storm passed returned to the shore with a variety of fish after their 2-day catch. It was stated that the first days of the season were fruitful and that fish such as red mullet, silverfish, horse mackerel, pike and coral were caught, especially shrimp. The ...