Russia: Decline in Pacific Salmon Catch in 2024

Published 2024년 11월 29일

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The article examines the difficulties in meeting salmon catch forecasts in the Kamchatka River, despite stringent fishing regulations. It notes a balance in pink salmon catches between Kamchatka's eastern and western coasts, while Khabarovsk Krai's catch surpasses the past five years but still misses forecasts. Conversely, the Magadan Region achieved a record catch in even years. Experts link the decline in salmon stocks to climate change and emphasize the need for updated regional strategies. A research center is creating a new forecasting model using artificial intelligence to integrate climate indices and fish nutrition levels.

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Kolonchin noted that despite the continued strict restrictions on fishing, for the second year in a row it has not been possible to achieve the forecast indicators for the Kamchatka River sockeye salmon. He also emphasized that in Kamchatka, pink salmon catches are leveling out between the eastern and western coasts, although they were previously unbalanced. In Khabarovsk Krai, the catch exceeds the results of the last five years, but none of the salmon species reached the forecasts. At the same time, the Magadan Region recorded a historical maximum catch in even years - almost 9 thousand tons. Experts also attributed the decline in salmon stocks to climate change and emphasized ...

Source: Fishretail