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February 11, 2026
Russian Scientists Complete Major Study of African Waters
Russian scientists have concluded a two-year African coastal survey to study fish stocks

TL;DR
- The Great African Expedition, a two-year coastal survey, has been completed by Russian scientists.
- The expedition focused on studying aquatic biological resources and developing domestic fisheries.
- Data was gathered from Morocco, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique.
- The survey aims to ensure sustainable, efficient, and environmentally safe fishing.
- Expected outcomes include increased Russian catch quotas in Morocco and new fisheries agreements with Sierra Leone and Mozambique.
- Scientific cooperation was strengthened with coastal African nations.
- The expedition utilized two research vessels and specialists in oceanology and ichthyology.
- The project surveyed fish biomass and species abundance within exclusive economic zones.
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