Bonito is back on the stalls: an abundance seen once every 25-30 years

Palamut (bonito) fishing has resumed in the Marmara and Black Sea after a brief pause, with fisherman Kenan Balcı describing the current abundance as a phenomenon seen only once every 25-30 years. Balcı said this season's catch will be plentiful, with fish exceeding one kilogram in weight and priced affordably enough to please consumers. The surge follows a short lull in landings and stands out for both the size of the fish and the low prices. The event matters because it signals a rare supply windfall for Turkey's seafood market, potentially easing prices for a staple species. What to watch next is whether the abundance holds through the rest of the season and whether retail prices stay low as supply reaches markets.