From May 5 to the present, employees of LLP “Fisheries Research and Production Center”: Dolgopolova S.Yu. – Head of the laboratory, Mukatai A.A. – researcher and Bekturov D.S. – researcher, conduct hydroanalytical studies of the water of the Alakol lake system, Kapshagai reservoir and the Ili River. 

At the moment, water samples have been collected and hydrological studies have been carried out at the Kapshagai reservoir and the Ili River.The selected water samples are examined in the laboratory of the Fisheries Research Center for the content of chemicals, nutrients and salt composition. Research works are carried out within the framework of  program-targeted financing (267-101-154) and forecast forecast topics (256-102-159). Studies of the Alakol lake system are continuing.

On period of May 31 and June 1, 2023, Astana hosts the sixth meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of the FAO Regional Commission on Fisheries and Aquaculture of Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Topics to be considered at the commission:

Regional Code of Practice for Ensuring Occupational Safety in Aquaculture and Fisheries;

Development of species diversity in aquaculture;

Data collection system for CacFish fishing gear types

Gender issues in fisheries and aquaculture: regional synthesis.

The meeting is attended by Chairman of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan – N.T. Zhunusov, Deputy of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan – A.S. Asylbekov, Head of the Aquaculture Department of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.M. Gabbasov,  Chairman for Almaty region Association of legal entities “Republican Association of Fishery and Aquaculture “Qazaq balyk” – Marlen Tursynali , Regional Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Non-profit joint-stock company  “KazNARU”, participating representatives from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Deputy Director General, Doctor of Biological Sciences Asylbekova S.Zh. takes part in the work of the commission on behalf of LLP«Fisheries Research and Production Center».

On May 26, 2023, in the city of Konaev, a simulation training on the topic “Responding to the occurrence of infectious diseases of fish” was held.The event was held within the framework of an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the World Organization for Animal Health Veterinary Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the simulation training plan for 2022-2023.

The event was attended by representatives of the following organizations: the Committee of Fisheries of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Balkhash-Alakol inter-regional basin inspection of fisheries, Almaty Regional territorial Inspection of the Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Veterinary Department of Almaty region, the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control in the city of Konaev and employees of LLP “Scientific and Production Center fisheries”: Head of the Hydroanalytics laboratory S.Y. Dolgopolova, head of the expedition team S.Z. Makhambetov and senior laboratory assistant R. Igilik.

During the event, the main points about the interaction of organizations to respond to the mass death of fish were discussed and an informational video was filmed.

Today, Deputy Director General Asylbekova S.Zh. and Head of the organizational and legal Department Turguldinov E.S. LLP  «Fisheries Research and Production Center» took part in the dialogue platform “Technology Commercialization Point” on the topic “Problems of commercialization of the result of scientific and (or) scientific-technical activity in the field of agriculture” in Almaty.

Organizers of the event: Joint-Stock Company “Science Foundation”, Non-profit joint-stock company “National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, Non-profit joint-stock company “Kazakh National Agrarian Research University”.

Within the framework of the dialogue platform, an exhibition of the results of scientific activities of KazNAIU and research organizations in the field of agriculture was organized.

Also, in the program of the event, speakers will speak about the results and problems of commercialization projects, about the effectiveness of business processes of interaction between business and science representatives, about the problems and ways to solve the integration of science and business and the role of the Science Foundation in this, about International experience in improving the efficiency of commercialization of technologies in the field of agriculture, about the role of patent analytics in commercialization technology and much more.

Based on the results of the dialogue platform, it is planned to develop recommendations and discuss further steps.

Work continues on the implementation of the tasks of the targeted financing program project: Genetic certification of the breeding stock of valuable, endemic species of fish and invertebrate aquatic organisms – potential objects of aquaculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan” sampling for genetic certification of the Aral barbel (Luciobarbus brachycephalus).

At the same time, on the basis of the Republican State Treasury Enterprise “Kamyshlybashsky fish nursery”, work was carried out on the chipping of barbel individuals.

Microchips are carriers of a unique digital code and provide error-free identification of individuals and are activated only in the electromagnetic field of the scanner. Capsules of all microchips are made of biocompatible materials, eliminating the possibility of inflammation or rejection of the chip after administration. The microchip is a sterile disposable injector with a removable needle.

The work carried out will have an auxiliary role in the bonification of fish.

Performers: Head of the Laboratory of Hydrobiont Genetics LLP «Fisheries Research and Production Center» – Adyrbekova K.B., Head of Complex Laboratory of the Aral Branch – Iskhakhov G. Zh.,  Junior research assistant of the Aral branch – Omar B.

Work continues on the implementation of the tasks of the targeted programs financing project: Genetic certification of the repair and breeding herd of valuable, endemic fish species and invertebrate aquatic organisms – potential objects of aquaculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan” selection of producers of the Aral barbel (Luciobarbus brachycephalus) from the natural environment (near the Basykara dam, the Aral-Syrdarya basin) for genetic certification using nuclear markers.

Performers: Head of Laboratory of Hydrobiont genetics LLP «Fisheries Research and Production Center» – Adyrbekova K.B., Head of Complex Laboratory of the Aral Branch – Iskhakov G.Zh., Junior research assistant of the Aral branch – Omar B.

The staff of the Scientific and Production Center of Fisheries LLP sincerely congratulates the senior researcher of the Laboratory of Ichthyology Ablaysanova Gulmira Mukhambetalievna, researcher of the Laboratory of Ichthyology Amirbekova Fariza Talgatovna, Chief Scientific Secretary Mukhramova Alyona Alexandrovna and head of the Laboratory of Aquaculture Abilov Berdibek Ibrahimovich with successful dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Dear colleagues, we wish you further success and great achievements in fisheries science, confident strength, brilliant prospects and resounding victories.

In accordance with the agreement of LLP “RPC of Fisheries” with LLP “RPC of Microbiology and Virology” during the implementation of the project “Development of a domestic probiotic drug that increases the resistance and productivity of valuable fish species in aquaculture” on the basis of LLP “Kapshagayskoe NVH-1973”, an experiment is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of the effect of the developed domestic probiotic drug on fish-breeding biological trout indicators.

 At the basin site of Kapshagayskoye NVH-1973 LLP, the staff of the aquaculture laboratory of RPC Fisheries LLP Badryzlova N.S., Barakov R.T. and Khalelov A.T. conduct control fishing and trout measurements.

Within the framework of the targeted financing program project “Development and implementation of industrial technologies for the cultivation of promising fish farming facilities and invertebrate aquatic organisms in the conditions of fish farming enterprises”, work was carried out on the reproduction of walleye in artificial conditions of the PC “Zhambyl” fish farming.

  Employees of the Aral branch of the LLP “FishRPC” acting head participate in the spawning campaign of pike perch Iskhakov G.Zh., junior researcher Omar B.M., senior laboratory assistant Kalaganov Zh.S., as well as senior researcher at the Laboratory of Aquaculture of the head FishRPC Badryzlova N.S.

 Spawning of walleye producers in the Zhambyl PC took place on non-perch nests placed in cages. The cage line was placed in the pond. Males and females were placed on spawning nests in pairs after bonitation. After the walleye spawning, the nests with the laid eggs were placed in the Amur apparatuses. During the incubation of walleye caviar, daily monitoring of the hatching of larvae in Amur apparatuses was carried out. For further cultivation, walleye larvae are planted in a closed water supply installation.

0.05.2023 the Scientific and Production Center of Fisheries LLP is hosting a workshop held as part of the passage of the international certification of the MSC Marine Stewardship Council by the RYBPROM company.

 The workshop is being held with the participation of MSC international experts from Norway and Russia, the management and experts of the Fisheries Research and Production Center, scientific specialists, representatives of the Fisheries Association and other interested non-governmental organizations.

 During the meeting, issues related to the system of state regulation of fishing, ensuring the sustainability of fish stocks and preserving the natural aquatic ecosystems of Lake Balkhash are discussed.

 Also, the results of the preliminary audit report on the Comprehensive assessment of the fishing of walleye, bersh and catfish by RYBPROM on Lake Balkhash, performed by experts of ControlUnion (Great Britain) within the framework of MSC certification, are presented.

 MSC certification is held in our country for the first time and opens up new opportunities to improve the status of the Republic of Kazakhstan in matters of Sustainable development, increase the investment attractiveness of the fishing industry and the image of Kazakhstan’s fish products on world markets.

 For reference: The Marine Stewardship Council (English: Marine Stewardship Council, abbreviated MSC, in Russian – MPS) is an international independent non-profit organization that sets standards for sustainable fishing to solve the global problem of overfishing, leading to the depletion of world fish stocks. The MSC mark on the products guarantees that fish and seafood come only from legitimate and environmentally responsible fisheries that care about the conservation of marine biological resources.