The New Large Database of the Russian Bottom Trawl Surveys in the Far Eastern Seas and the North Pacific Ocean in 1977-2010

Abstract

The new large database (DB) is considered: the history of its development, sources and the volume of the information contained therein, the first experience of operating it and its prospects; the advantages and disadvantages of this DB are discussed; its role in applied (bioresource) and fundamental researches is highlighted; the DB role in the context of the Concept of information support of the fisheries researches of the Far Eastern seas of Russia and the Comprehensive program of environmental safety of Russia is pointed out, as well as the necessity to continue works on its regular updating and filling with the up-to-date data.