The article explains the significant rise in seafood prices in Russia, linking it to several factors. These include the modernization and construction of fishing fleets, economic stagnation leading to a debt crisis for fishermen and the federal budget, and a notable increase in the payment for aquatic bioresources. Since the start of the year, prices for various seafood such as pollock, cod, halibut, and shrimp have seen substantial hikes. This situation has prompted an increase in the fee for aquatic bioresources, as well as a rush to the second stage of investment quotas.