Eager seafood shoppers have flocked to the Sydney Fish Market to snap up Easter supplies on its busiest day of the year.
Sellers are expecting to move 650 tonnes of seafood over the long weekend, and about 50,000 people are expected to pass through the doors.
Things got underway before dawn on Friday when the market threw open its doors at 5am.
Customers are seen purchasing seafood on Good Friday and the at the Sydney Fish Market, in Sydney, Friday, April 14, 2018
Market manager Bryan Skepper says the ‘early bird’ shoppers got things started ahead of an expected peak at lunch time
Market manager Bryan Skepper says the ‘early bird’ shoppers got things started ahead of an expected peak at lunch time.
‘We noticed quite a few families with young children still in their pyjamas coming in to get their seafood,’ he told AAP on Friday.
‘The weather’s with us this year, it’s a beautiful day. It’s really a bonus for us.’
Mr Skepper said Easter was mostly about fish, and popular choices have so far been snapper, barramundi and ocean jackets, however pipis have also been selling well as an alternative.
Prawns are also popular no matter what time of the year, Mr Skepper added.
Prawns are also popular no matter what time of the year, Mr Skepper added
Sashimi Bar: Seafood shoppers flocked to the market while it was still dark on Friday
A worker picks king prawns to be sold at a fish store at the Sydney Fish Markets
Shoppers inspect prawns at the Sydney Fish Market in Sydney, Friday,
On the upside, sustainable fisheries have made Australia’s industry a world leader in ethical production, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said
The Good Friday trade requires major logistical planning, which began months ago. Parking, product delivery and waste management is carefully thought out.
‘It’s a bit like going to a major sporting event – you’re all pumped up for a big day,’ Mr Skepper said.
‘It’s a lot of fun, although the work is very, very hard. By the time the day’s over you’re exhausted, but you feel great.’
This year there is also a new ferry service running from Barangaroo to the market.
The Good Friday trade requires major logistical planning, which began months ago. Parking, product delivery and waste management is carefully thought out
A fishmonger holds up a blue eyed cod at the Sydney Fish Market in Sydney
More than 50,000 people are expected to buy seafood from the fish market on Good Friday
The crowds are expected to trigger traffic chaos around the waterfront market and special clearways will be in place from 3am until 7pm.
On the upside, sustainable fisheries have made Australia’s industry a world leader in ethical production, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said.
‘I know our fishers have been working hard to ensure Australians have access to high-quality seafood fresh off the boat, and I hope everyone has the opportunity to enjoy that produce this Good Friday,’ she said in a statement.
Pastry chef, Anan Laskor holds up a tray of traditional hot cross buns at Gregory Bakery at the Sydney Fish Market
The crowds are expected to trigger traffic chaos around the waterfront market and special clearways will be in place from 3am until 7pm
A fishmonger holds up a blue eyed cod at the Sydney Fish Market in Sydney, Friday
A worker bags prawns at the Sydney Fish Market in Sydney, Friday, March
A shopper inspects seafoods at the Sydney Fish Market in Sydney, Friday, March 30
Fishmongers carry seafood at the Sydney Fish Market in the lead up to the big rush
Workers set up ahead of Good Friday when they are expected to sell 65o tonnes of seafood
A woman reaches over the counter for her bag of prawns early on Friday morning
The Sydney Fish Market is expecting to sell about 650 tonnes of fresh seafood on Good Friday