Russian pollock catch hits record high, global supply chain changes have far-reaching impacts

According to the Russian Pollock Fishing Association (PCA), in 2024, Russia's pollock catches covered almost all the quotas of major fishing grounds. It is worth noting that pollock accounted for 41% of Russia's total catch. Increase in production in the Sea of Okhotsk has driven the birth of records The Sea of Okhotsk, Russia's largest pollock fishing area, contributed nearly half of the total catch. In 2024, pollock catches in the Sea of Okhotsk increased by 8% to 1.041 million tons. In addition, the Kuril Island chain near the Kamchatka Peninsula Fishing in the vicinity also saw a 21% increase, reaching 258,000 tons. These achievements were made thanks to the rich pollock fishing grounds in the Russian Far East. As PCA Chairman Alexi Buglak said: "The pollock resources in the Russian Far East are at a high level, so the catch continues to grow." However, despite the strong performance of most fishing grounds, fishing in the Bering Sea appeared to be relatively weak. In 2024, ...