Russia: Rosrybolovstvo coordinates the work of the fleet on the capelin fishing season in the Barents Sea

Based on the results of the 52nd session of the Joint Russian-Norwegian Fisheries Commission (SRC, October 2022), the national quota of Russia was agreed in the amount of 24.6 thousand tons and distributed among 21 Russian users of aquatic biological resources. According to the industry monitoring system, by February 28, 2023, the capelin catch in the Barents Sea amounted to 11 thousand tons (44.3% of the national quota). Fishing during the reporting period was carried out by six vessels under quotas of six users. At the meeting, the forecast for the distribution and catch of capelin for the near future was discussed. The issue of unloading catches was also raised at the headquarters. It was noted that the port of Murmansk is operating normally, ready to receive ships, there are capacities for storage ...