Russia Eyes Haddock and Pollock as Alternatives Amid Cod Decline
Russia continues to face declining cod catches due to low stock levels and changing climatic conditions, adversely affecting production.
To compensate, local analysts suggest increasing haddock and pollock catches as possible replacements for cod.
German Zverev, head of the All-Russian Association of Fish Producers (VARPE), told Kommersant that cod has an unfortunate history—200–250 years ago, it was the main commercial target for Russian fishermen. However, high demand combined with natural factors has led to overexploitation of cod populations in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans...
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