Comprehensive studies of coastal biocenoses of the Barents and White Seas - VNIRO
04 July 2025

Comprehensive studies of coastal biocenoses of the Barents and White Seas

On July 3, specialists from the Polar Branch of the Russian State Research Center “All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography” (VNIRO) on the research vessel “Professor Boyko” began conducting comprehensive studies of coastal biocenoses of the Barents and White Seas.
 
The study area covers the waters in the territorial and internal sea waters of Russia.
 
During the voyage, specialists will carry out research work to study the characteristics and patterns of the spatial distribution of the Kamchatka crab, aspects of its biology, and collect biological material for genetic samples.
 
They will also conduct comprehensive oceanographic and hydrobiological studies, observe marine mammals, and collect materials to assess environmental pollution.
 
Press Service of VNIRO