In Ukraine, 50 cases of illegal sturgeon fishing have been recorded

Published 2021년 8월 9일

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Despite a total ban on commercial sturgeon fishing in Ukraine since 2000 due to its international protection status, illegal fishing and trade continue to pose a threat to the species. Findings from the WWF's market research reveal large-scale illegal poaching and trade of sturgeon ash and caviar in the lower Danube, with significant activity in Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. The research highlighted the sale of wild sturgeon meat and mislabeled caviar in Ukraine. To combat these issues, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is suggesting measures such as increased control over internal trade and border control, enhanced interdepartmental cooperation, and the use of advanced forensic analysis and market research. The State Fisheries Agency is fully supporting these efforts to combat the illegal trade of sturgeon species and products.

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This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. "All species of sturgeon and sturgeon have a special international protection status. By joining CITES, Ukraine introduced a total ban on commercial sturgeon fishing in 2000, both in the Azov-Black Sea basin and in inland waters. However, despite the inclusion of these species of fauna in the Red Book of Ukraine and the official cessation of their production, illegal fishing and illegal trade continue to harm their populations, "the statement said. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in the framework of the LIFE project "Life of the Danube Sturgeon" (2016/20) published the results of market research "Evidence of endangered sturgeon trade in the lower Danube", which show large-scale poaching and illicit trade sturgeon ash and caviar in the lower Danube, in particular in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine. “For market research, sturgeon products have been purchased at retail outlets, restaurants, ...

Source: Agravery