ASSESSMENT OF RESERVES OF AQUATIC BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES IN THE ARCTIC SEAS FOR THEIR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROCESSING

Issue № 3, 2025, article № 14, pages 176-187

Section: Economics of agribusiness sectors

Language: Russian

Original language title: ОЦЕНКА ЗАПАСОВ ВОДНЫХ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ РЕСУРСОВ В АРКТИЧЕСКИХ МОРЯХ ДЛЯ ИХ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО ОСВОЕНИЯ И ПЕРЕРАБОТКИ

Keywords: AQUACULTURE, PROBLEMS, COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE, PRODUCTION, SOLUTIONS TO PRODUCTION GROWTH, MARKET

Abstract: In recent years, the aquaculture products have been noticed outpacing industrial fishing products. The reason for this phenomenon lies in the growing world population that requires an increasing amount of produced and consumed food. Fish products and seafood, in particular, play vital role in providing animal protein for a healthy lifestyle. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts that aquaculture production will increase to 201 million tons by 2030. Most of this increase will come from developing countries. Today, commercial aquaculture has become an essential part of the fishing industry in many countries, as it is a rapidly growing and promising economic activity. There are very good conditions and opportunities in Russia for the further development of this industry due to its abundance of lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. These factors make it an ideal location for growing fish and seafood products. At the initial stage of the aquaculture development, all required equipment was purchased abroad. This practice was justified before, but now the current high dependence on imports of the main components for commercial aquaculture causes numerous issues for Russian producers. These risks may turn into suspension of work of large companies that cultivate Atlantic salmon. With the right and systematic application of natural, technological, and scientific advantages, along with the necessary investment, Russia has a high potential to address these challenges in a timely manner.

Authors: Mitin Sergey Gerasimovich, Kolonchin Kirill Viktorovich, Seregin Sergei Nikolaevich, Tazetdinov Rodion Ramilevich