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Which fish species are commercially important in the Sea of Okhotsk?

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Vertical physical map showing the seas of Japan and Okhotsk, highlighting underwater basins, trenches, and ridges, as well as the coastlines and boundaries of Russia, China, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. Major cities, islands, and peninsulas such as Vladivostok, Tokyo, Hokkaido, Sakhalin, Kamchatka Peninsula, and the Kuril Islands are labeled. Water depths are indicated with color shading, and an inset locator map shows the region's position in East Asia.
Sea of Okhotsk

The Sea of Okhotsk is one of the world's most biologically productive seas, supporting a robust commercial fishing industry that serves as a vital economic resource for eastern Russia.1

The following fish species are considered commercially important in the region:

  • Salmon12
  • Herring12
  • Pollack12
  • Cod12
  • Flounder1
  • Capelin1
  • Smelts (frostfish)1

In addition to these fish, the sea supports significant commercial harvesting of crustaceans, specifically crab and shrimp.12