A poacher in Kuban received a suspended sentence and a fine for fishing worth 900,000 rubles.
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A poacher, who was illegally fishing using gillnets, was detained in Primorsko-Akhtarsk by the border control authorities.
According to the investigation, last October, a man using a small boat placed seven gillnets in the waters of the Beisugsky estuary, Yasensky bay, and the Sea of Azov. These fishing gears are prohibited for recreational fishing in the Azov-Black Sea fishing basin.
Using these nets, the offender illegally caught 830 shemayas, 74 pikes, 15 perches, two sturgeons, and one flounder. The damage caused to the aquatic biological resources amounted to 909,397 rubles.
The poacher was detained on the shore. A criminal case was initiated against the suspect for illegal extraction of aquatic biological resources.
About: Beisugsky estuary
The Beisugsky Estuary is a large brackish water lagoon located in the Krasnodar Krai, Russia, near the Sea of Azov. This estuary is an important ecological site that serves as a habitat for various bird species and is a significant area for fish breeding. Historically, the area surrounding the Beisugsky Estuary has been used for both agriculture and as a fishing resource by local communities.
About: Yasensky bay
Yasensky Bay, located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea in the Krasnodar Krai of Russia, near the town of Gelendzhik, is notable for its picturesque scenery and historical significance. Historically, the area around Yasensky Bay has been a site of ancient settlements, with archaeological finds dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, it is a popular spot for tourists, offering beautiful beaches, clear waters, and opportunities for hiking in the surrounding hills.
About: Sea of Azov
The Sea of Azov is a shallow body of water located in Eastern Europe, bounded by Russia and Ukraine. It is connected to the Black Sea by the Kerch Strait and is known as one of the world’s shallowest seas, with an average depth of roughly 7 meters. Historically significant, the area around the Sea of Azov has been inhabited since ancient times and has been a site of strategic military importance and extensive fishing, influencing the economic and cultural development of the surrounding regions.
