ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH OF OKHOTSK HERRING CLUPEA PALLASII CUVIER ET VALENCIENNES, 1847 IN 2001-2016

Abstract

The dynamics of catch and the structure of the Okhotsk herring fishery in 2001-2016 are considered. The reasons for the reduction of catches during the spawning period are considered. In the current century, the annual total allowable herring catch is not fully developed. The herring fishery is divided into 3 periods: the wintering (pre-spawning), spawning and feeding. In the spawning and feeding periods, the catch does not correspond to the value of the allocated quotas. About half the size of the shortage is due to the state of the spawning herring fishery. The reasons for the decrease in the catch of spawning herring are analyzed. It is shown that the growth of catches is hindered by the uncertain status of the Okhotsk herring in the inland waters. An analysis is made of the state of the fishery of the spawning herring, and recommendations are given to increase the catches.