Total catch of aquatic bioresources in Russia exceeded 4.4 million tons

The article reports on the catch data for Russian fishing fleets in various marine basins, highlighting an increase in catch volumes compared to 2023. The Northern Basin saw a significant increase in cod and capelin catches, totaling 408.5 thousand tons. The Western Basin had a catch of 66.3 thousand tons, predominantly sprat and Baltic herring. The Azov-Black Sea basin contributed 29.6 thousand tons, with anchovy making up a notable portion. In total, the Russian fleet has caught 447.45 thousand tons from foreign exclusive economic zones and the open World Ocean. As of November 16, 40 vessels with 20,101 thousand tons of fish products were en route to the Primorsky Krai seaports, with the majority being fresh-frozen pollock, herring, and cod, all intended for the domestic market.

The Northern Basin added 408.5 thousand tons, including 207.1 thousand tons of cod and 51.7 thousand tons of capelin (+28.6 thousand tons compared to 2023). The Western Basin amounted to 66.3 thousand tons, including 34.2 thousand tons of sprat and 21.8 thousand tons of Baltic herring. In the Azov-Black Sea basin, 29.6 thousand tons were caught, including 10.1 thousand tons of anchovy (+1.2 thousand tons compared to the 2023 level). At the moment, the Russian fleet has caught 447.45 thousand tons in the exclusive economic zones of foreign states and the open part of the World Ocean. As of November 16, 40 vessels with 20,101 thousand tons of fish products on board were heading to the ...