The Government made changes to one of the previously adopted decisions in order to regulate the sphere of use and sustainable management of living resources in Lake Sevan. According to the substantiation, the processes being implemented are aimed at the sustainable use of fish and crab stocks in Lake Sevan, as well as bringing the fishing processes into the legal framework and implementing the fishing process based on the contracts concluded with the authorized body, as well as the implementation of proper control over the use of the resource, which is an object of food security. Accordingly, the amount of commercial fishing of whitefish in Lake Sevan was confirmed.
As noted by the Minister of Environment Hakob Simidyan, the quantity is approved based on the scientific studies of the National Academy of Science. Accordingly, until September 1, 2024, fishermen can apply for a legal catch within the quota of about 257 tons. Nikol Pashinyan referred to illegal whitefish hunting and noted that it was possible to exclude whitefish hunting by at least 95% or more during the whitefish spawning period in Lake Sevan, which was possible thanks to the introduction of patrol police.
February 09, 2024 at 13:00