As of October 19, 2016, the total Russian catch totaled 3,892,100 MT, that is 190,000 MT or 5.1% more than last year.
Russian Far East basin catch is 231,900 MT more than the last year catch – 2,657,800 MT. Pollock catch increased by 57,000 MT and reached 1,505.300 MT.
The total catch in the Northern basin increased by 5,200 MT and amounted 473,300 MT. Cod catch was 333,100 MT, which is more 13,900 MT than last year catch.
Azov-Black Sea catch was 74,600 MT, which is more 8,400 MT than last year catch. Baltic Sea catch was 8,900 MT more – 58,000 MT. Catches of Baltic herring increased by 1,700 MT and reached 19,000 MT. The total catch of aquatic bioresources in the Caspian basin was 42,200 MT, which is less than last year by 2,700 MT. Catch of freshwater fish amounted to 18,000 MT, which is 2,300 MT less than last year.