Kazakhstan predicts reduction of Caspian roach catch limit due to population decline

Scientific organizations of Kazakhstan have revealed a reduction in the commercial population of roach to the minimum values in recent years in the waters of the Caspian Sea and the Kigach River, which is a branch of the Volga, in connection with which they predict a reduction in the limits on its catch to 30% in 2025-2026. This was reported to TASS by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan. "The results of scientific research conducted in 2023-2024 in the Kazakh waters of the Caspian Sea revealed an alarming trend. The basis of the catch of semi-anadromous fish, as in previous years, are roach and bream - their share in the catch reached 48.3% and 42.5%, respectively. However, despite the stable population of roach, its commercial stock has significantly decreased, reaching the minimum level in recent years," the press service of the ministry reported. The press service noted that scientists have recommended introducing preventive measures to preserve the population. "For the ...