*********** 061393A.BIO *********** Country: Japan, Russia From: Japan Times 12 June 1993 p. 12 KEYWORDS: Japan, Russian Far East, fisheries A brief news release on a joint-Russo-Japanese study of the crabs and cod fisheries in area of the disputed islands north of Hokkaido. The study will start using a Japanese salmon boat for three months from 15 July 1993. Russian observers will be on board. The article also discusses the "survey co-operation" fee paid by the Japanese of 30% of the value of the crabs and 15% for the value of the cod caught. ************** END Msg. A.BIO **************