A race against time: Russia looks to schoolchildren and soldiers to soak up pollock supplies as China shutdown continues

Amid uncertainty around Chinese ports closed to Russian vessels, some catchers have also reduced pollock fishing operations.

Catches have fallen 19 percent during Russia's A season as companies switch to other species.
Catches have fallen 19 percent during Russia's A season as companies switch to other species.Foto: Russian Pollock Catchers Association
Published 8 February 2021, 04:28Updated 8 February 2021, 14:00