Linkages Between Russian Saloman Fisheries and East Asian Marrkets
In order to examine the roles of Japan, China and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) in the trade of illegal salmon from the Russian Federation, it is first necessary to describe the characteristics of the salmon distribution systems in East Asian markets. This study then compares the total quantity of Russian salmon in these markets to catch estimates from the Russian Federation. The methodology assumes that if quantities in the marketplace are larger than the quantities which could be produced by legal, reported catches, the magnitude of discrepancy may suggest the extent of illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) activities. After assessing the potential trade in IUU fishing products in this way, recommendations for trade measures to
