Russian fish catch increased by 16% year-on-year in January

Russia reported a 16% year-on-year increase in its fishing volume for January, reaching 408,000 tons. The Far East region contributed significantly with a catch of 367,000 tons, marking a 28% increase from the previous year. The catch mainly included species like pollock, cod, herring, plaice, and crab. Additionally, the Sea of Azov-Black Sea Basin saw a 37% increase in catch to 53,000 tons, largely driven by a bumper harvest of anchovies, which boosted the month's catch by 42% year-on-year.