Russian scientists propose larger pollock quota for 2026

While a higher TAC is recommended for the main fishing zone in the Sea of Okhotsk, a sharp reduction is proposed for the Western Bering Sea zone.

A fishing vessel in the Bering Sea, with the far eastern Russian region of Chukotka in the background.
A fishing vessel in the Bering Sea, with the far eastern Russian region of Chukotka in the background.Photo: Shutterstock