Russian pollock catchers team with scientists to slash bycatch

Researchers and fishermen have developed a pilot model of a new selective device to improve both the selectivity and survival of released juveniles.

Trawl nets in Russia's Far East can have up to 60 percent juvenile pollock bycatch. — Trawl nets in Russia's Far East can have up to 60 percent juvenile pollock bycatch.Foto: EJF

Evgeny Vovchenko

Published 28 October 2020, 06:35Updated 28 October 2020, 12:01

Russian Pollock Catcher Association (PCA)Russian pollock Blue whiting Alexey Buglak