Ankara Fish Market Kicks Off New Season with Bonito

September 17, 2026 · Tarım TV

Following the lifting of the fishing ban on September 1, the new season has opened at the Ankara Wholesale Fish Market, with abundant bonito and anchovies reaching the stalls, bringing smiles to traders and consumers alike.

The new fish and aquatic products fishing season has officially begun at the Ankara Wholesale Fish Market with a ceremony. The opening program was attended by Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Dallı and a large number of market traders. Following the end of the fishing ban at sea on September 1, the fresh fish reaching the stalls brought joy to both traders and consumers. Officials and sector representatives inspected the stalls at the market after the opening, wishing the traders a fruitful and profitable season.

Highlighting the activity at sea since the early days of the season and stating that the data from fishermen are encouraging, Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Dallı made the following statement:

It was noted that the high volume of bonito positively impacts the stalls and consumers' tables, and the high supply ensures market vitality.

Officials stated that the abundance of bonito is critical for consumers to access quality protein at affordable prices, emphasizing the vital role of fish in the development of children and adolescents. Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Dallı highlighted the capital's leading role in consumption despite its landlocked geography, saying:

Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Dallı evaluated the issue, stating that thanks to Ankara's logistical strength, seafood reaches the city in the freshest condition:

With the opening of the aquatic products season, comprehensive food inspections are being carried out at both the wholesale market and retail outlets. Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Dallı provided the following information regarding the purpose of the inspections:

It was emphasized that inspections will continue uninterrupted throughout the season, and no aquatic products that do not meet the determined standards will be permitted.

Levent Sevimli, Head of the Administrative Affairs and Coordination Department of the General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that they are working intensively to increase fish consumption nationwide and wished a good new season. Atilla Süslü, Chairman of the Ankara Wholesale Fish and Aquatic Products Market, emphasized that the habit of eating healthy fish should be widespread in society. Süslü pointed out that fish can even be consumed for breakfast. The program concluded with officials visiting the market traders individually to complete their inspections and examinations.

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