Russia: Overview of the fishing situation by November 22, 2022 in Kamchatsky Krai

Published Nov 23, 2022

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The article reports on the significant growth in industrial fishing quotas in the Kamchatka Territory, with a total catch of 49,443 tons, an increase of 12,459 tons from 2021. The main fish species caught include walleye pollock, Pacific herring, cod, and Far Eastern flounders. While there has been a decline in the catch of cod and other species, there has been a positive trend in the catch of pollock, Pacific herring, and greenlings. Crab fishing has also seen a slight increase, with a total catch of 22,390 tons, consistent with 2021 levels. The catch includes various crab species in different subzones, with some subzones showing an increase in catch while others remain stable.

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The development of industrial, including coastal quotas (TAC) for investment purposes by users of the Kamchatka Territory is 86.1% (catch - 49,443 tons, by 12,459 tons more than in 2021). The main objects of fishing in terms of production (catch) volumes: walleye pollock - 638,230 tons (catch share 68%); Pacific herring - 108,781 tons (11%); cod - 58,450 tons (6%); Far Eastern flounders - 45,101 tons (5%). Negative dynamics compared to 2021 is observed for cod - 21,478 tons less, for commandor squid - 12,791 tons less, for halibut - 3,202 tons less, for grenadier - 2,210 tons less, for saffron cod - 1,435 tons less tons. Positive dynamics is observed for pollock (+80,587 tons), for Pacific herring (+17,432 tons), for greenlings (+2,936 tons), for cucumaria (+735 tons), for snow crab birdie (+548 tons). Crab fishing The total catch of crabs (King crab, equal-thorned crab, blue crab, birdie snow crab and opilio snow crab) in the area of responsibility of the North-Eastern ...

Source: Fishretail