Russia: Decrease in the rate of sardine and mackerel fishing in the South Kuril zone

The article reports on the dynamics of fish catches in the waters monitored, revealing a decline in the efficiency of sardine fishing with the maximum catch reaching 500 tons and an average of 6,709 tons per week. Mackerel fishing also saw a decrease, with the weekly catch at 524 tons, marking 32% of last year's total. Saury caught by the Russian fleet reached 815 tons, contributing to a total catch of 145.3 thousand tons for the year, surpassing the previous year's figures. The article also mentions that many Chinese vessels have concluded their fishing operations in these waters.