Russia: Red fish in the Far Eastern Federal District has become more expensive due to the failed salmon fishing season

The article reports an increase in the prices of various types of salmon, as highlighted by the Federal State Unitary Enterprise National Fish Resources. Specifically, chum salmon has seen a rise from 375 to 420 rubles per kilogram, and sockeye salmon from 540 to 700 rubles. As of September 16, the total catch of red fish was 219.8 thousand tons, falling short of the season's target of 320 thousand tons. The catch numbers are also contextualized against the backdrop of previous years, underscoring the variation in catches between even and odd years, attributed to the unique life cycle of pink salmon.