Rational Use of Aquatic Biological Resources of the Atlantic Ocean for the Sustainable Economic Development of Russia

Abstract

The concept of the “blue economy” reflects the recognition of the exceptional role of the oceans and seas for the world community. The rapid degradation of aquatic ecosystems and the depletion of their resource base due to an increase in environmental and economic burden inevitably have an impact on the well-being and health of people living in coastal countries. With the increase in the scale of oceanic fishing, there was a growing understanding of the need to study and preserve the living resources of the oceans. This was facilitated by a number of objective factors and, above all, the desire of all States involved in the exploitation of aquatic biological resources to create conditions for the sustainable, maximum possible, rational use of these resources. In order to preserve living marine resources for most areas of the world Ocean, including in the Atlantic, international legal acts have been prepared and signed. As a result, international fishing organizations were created for almost every district: fishing commissions, scientific councils, scientific committees, etc. The main task for our country in the research and extraction of aquatic biological resources of the Atlantic Ocean in modern conditions is to protect the interests of optimal Russian fishing at the international level. This is possible by evaluating aquatic biological resources on a strict scientific basis and developing recommendations for their rational use, taking into account the Concept of the “blue economy”, the requirements of international conventions and bilateral treaties. In total, in the oceanic regions of the Atlantic, the domestic fleet can annually extract about 1.0 million tons of aquatic biological resources without damage to the oceanic ecosystem. In addition, it should be borne in mind that there is a promising reserve—possible fishing of Antarctic krill up to 5.5 million tons annually.

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