Ecological Features and Opportunities for Economic Use of the Solovetsky Archipelago Freshwater Ichthyofauna

Research on the Solovetsky Archipelago's freshwater ichthyofauna reveals 14 fish species, including local and acclimatized alien species, with a focus on their ecological features and potential for sustainable economic use. The study determines an optimal annual catch limit and identifies promising aquaculture practices, particularly pasture cultivation of whitefish complexes in the archipelago's lakes. This approach involves collecting and fertilizing eggs at temporary breeding stations, incubating them at fish farms, and releasing reared juveniles into feeding lakes. The findings provide a foundation for balancing ecological preservation with economic benefits in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Novoselov, A. P., & Dvoryankin, G. A. (2023). Ecological Features and Opportunities for Economic Use of the Solovetsky Archipelago Freshwater Ichthyofauna. Биология Внутренних Вод, (3), 372–381. https://doi.org/10.31857/s0320965223030178