Russia Catch Volumes Approach Two Million Tons Driven by Massive Summer Pollock Harvest
RUSSIAN FEDERATION Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 07:00 (GMT + 9)
Far Eastern waters anchor record-pacing yields as the critical Bering Sea expedition kicks into high gear The Russian fishing fleet has crossed a major operational milestone by bringing in more than 1.947 million tons of aquatic bioresources since the start of the year. According to the Federal Agency for Fisheries industry monitoring system, the official data compiled as of May 25 highlights robust activity across the nation's primary maritime territories, solidifying the industry's strong momentum moving into the summer. Photo: Pollock Catchers Association (PCA) A major driver of this year's volume is the crucial Bering Sea pollock expedition, which officially launched on May 15. The Pollock Association forecasts that this specific expedition will deploy between 60 and 70 fishing vessels, with the total seasonal catch expected to hit between 500,000 and 550,000 tons... FULL STORY