Russia persistently defends its position in the Antarctic Committee on the conservation of Antarctic marine resources

The Commission has permitted the harvesting of aquatic bioresources such as krill and Arctic toothfish in regulated areas, adhering to conservation measures. Russia insists that fishing regulations should be backed by scientific data. Discussions were held on aligning krill catch management, with Russia expressing doubts about the scientific necessity of creating an MPA in the Antarctic Peninsula subarea. In the 2024 season, Russia's fleet has recommenced krill fishing in Antarctica, equipped with scientific support from the Russian State Research Center VNIRO.

In line with conservation measures, the Commission allowed the harvesting of aquatic bioresources such as krill and Arctic toothfish, setting allowable catches in regulated areas. Russia stressed that fishing regulations should be based solely on scientific data. Discussions were also held on harmonizing krill catch management, with the Russian side noting the lack of scientific justification for the creation of an MPA in the Antarctic Peninsula subarea. In the current 2024 season, the Russian fleet resumed krill fishing in Antarctica with scientific support from the Russian State Research Center ...