Abundance of Bonito Turned Into Waste: The Harbor Was Covered with Dead Fish - Dünya Newspaper
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In Pazar district of Rize, unsold bonito fish were dumped into the sea by fishermen. The sea surface in the harbor was covered with dead fish, and the smell of rotting fish permeated the harbor.
The abundance of bonito in the Black Sea has turned into a problem. In Rize, bonito that were caught in excess and dumped into the sea caused pollution and a strong odor on the coast.
Due to the abundance of bonito in the Black Sea, prices dropped to 35 TL, leading to fish caught in Rize being dumped back into the sea. Citizens are complaining about the smell.
While there is an abundance of bonito in the Black Sea, images emerging from Kirazlık Port in Pazar district of Rize have sparked outrage. Allegedly, tons of bonito, caught in excess and rendered unusable due to being crushed during transport, were dumped into the sea from some large fishing boats. The port, covered in dead fish, is experiencing a strong odor and marine pollution, while local residents are demanding increased inspections.
In Rize, crushed bonito fish dumped into the sea at the fishing harbor have angered residents. The sea surface was obscured by the fish, and the stench prevented locals from opening their windows. Fisherman Temel Zaman reacted angrily, saying, "Look at this disgrace. The Coast Guard should come and deal with these large fishing vessels, not the small boats, and impose the necessary penalties. The harbor is in a terrible state."
While there is an abundance of bonito in the Black Sea, images emerging from Pazar district of Rize have sparked outrage. Thousands of bonito, allegedly crushed due to overfishing, were dumped into the sea from fishing boats, covering the harbor with dead fish. The strong odor emanating from the decaying fish negatively impacted the daily lives of local residents.
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