Official results of Russian fisheries in 2011
Russia's Federal Fisheries Agency has officially published final results of the nation's fishing sector in 2011, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/ with reference to Head of Analytical information agency on fisheries Timur Mitupov.
In 2011 Russia's total catch amounted to 4,264.8 thousand MT, 5.61% up on 2010 (4,083.3 MT). The harvest was dominated by Alaska pollock (36.9%), salmons (12.2%) and herring (10.6%).
10 main fish species in terms of catch volumes in 2011
|
No. |
Species |
1000 MT |
Share from total volume, % |
|
1 |
Alaska pollock |
1,573.9 |
36.9% |
|
2 |
Salmons |
520.6 |
12.2% |
|
3 |
Herring |
450.9 |
10.6% |
|
4 |
Cod |
393.3 |
9.2% |
|
5 |
Haddock |
140.9 |
3.3% |
|
6 |
Mackerel |
131.0 |
3.1% |
|
7 |
Capelin |
90.6 |
2.1% |
|
8 |
Horse mackerel |
82.6 |
1.9% |
|
9 |
Flounder/plaice |
77.8 |
1.8% |
|
10 |
Saury |
62.3 |
1.5% |
|
11 |
Other |
740.9 |
17.4% |
|
- |
TOTAL |
4,264.8 |
100% |
Source: Russia's Federal Fisheries Agency