Scientists have studied the living conditions of the Kamchatka crab off the Murmansk coast

Since the beginning of July, scientists have been conducting research in the waters of the White and Barents Seas. They studied the populations and living conditions of marine life. The staff of VNIRO's Polar Branch focused on two species of inhabitants of the polar coastal waters: the Kamchatka crab and the Icelandic scallop.

According to Bi-Port news agency, the work was carried out in the territorial and internal sea waters of Russia and covered the coast of Murmansk from Varanger Fjord to Cape Svyatoy Nos, as well as the area of the Kanin Peninsula and part of the White Sea Throat.

The shooting was conducted from aboard the ship "Professor Boyko". The habits of representatives of the crab and scallop populations were studied. Scientists also investigated how they are distributed over the waters of the seas. Experts took samples to make forecasts for fish producers. To make the calculations more accurate, the scientists took water samples and studied marine mammals living in the northern waters.

Earlier, Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, said that the Murmansk Region is one of the most important regions of Russia in many areas of the economy. The region is known for its mineral deposits, including rare earth metals. The mining industry is well developed, in particular, the extraction and processing of raw materials for the production of phosphorous fertilizers. Metallurgy, the transport sector, and tourism play a significant role.

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