The article highlights that the Federal Agency for Fisheries in Russia has confirmed that the commercial ban on sturgeon fishing in the Caspian Sea will not be lifted due to the critical state of the sturgeon population in the region. This ban, initially implemented in 2005 and extended annually by Caspian countries, permits only scientific research and artificial reproduction. The article also mentions that the ban is supported by other Caspian Sea nations and highlights the establishment of a five-party commission aiming to further restrict commercial sturgeon fishing. Throughout the article, it is emphasized that sturgeon population numbers have significantly declined since the early 20th century, underscoring the necessity of these conservation measures.