Expensive diesel beats cheap fish

Ramazan Özkaya, president of the Central Union of Fisheries Cooperatives, stated that this year there will be an abundance of fish in our seas, especially anchovies, but many boats will not be able to fish due to the very high price of diesel. Noting that some large boat owners may harm fish species by overfishing to save costs, Özkaya demanded that fishermen be provided with SCT-free diesel (diesel) so that the public can eat cheap fish.

Ramadan Özkaya

APPLICATION FOR QUOTAS IN FISH

Özkaya also suggested introducing a fishing “quota” to protect fish species and ensure that the public can eat fish regularly without price fluctuations, warning that “otherwise there is a risk of extinction of fish species.” in 2040″. Özkaya said that fish has become the most important protein source for low-income families. Özkaya stated that the price of 1 kilo of fish corresponded to the price of 2 kilos of meat in the days when meat was cheap: “Today, 1 kilo of meat is equivalent to the price of 2-3 kilos of fish. Those who cannot eat meat eat fish,” he stated. Özkaya also stressed that if diesel fuel is supported, people will be able to eat cheap fish this year.

The nets will be placed on September 1

Fishermen continue their preparations to cast their nets on September 1, when the fishing ban, which began on April 15, will end.