Russia Eyes Antarctic Expansion as Toothfish Research Wraps Up
Russia plans to continue active research and fishing operations in the Antarctic region in the coming years, citing significant potential for domestic fishermen.
Russian scientists from the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography recently completed monitoring of toothfish fisheries in Antarctica. The data will be used to assess existing stocks and set future catch plans.
Russian fishermen have participated in the Antarctic toothfish fishery since 2004 and have experience in the sector.
Beyond toothfish, Russian fishermen will focus particularly on increasing krill catch in Antarctica...
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