As part of the implementation of the research project titled: “Ichthyopathological studies of commercial fish species in the main fishing reservoirs of Kazakhstan, and the development of comprehensive measures to reduce the risks of mass spread of infectious fish diseases”, work was carried out from April 22 to April 30, 2025, by employees of the Atyrau branch of LLP “Fisheries Research and Production Center”, in collaboration with specialists from Kazakh Scientific Research Veterinary Institute LLP and NPC Microbiology and Virology LLP.Ichthyological samples were collected in the Zhaiyk and Kigash rivers.

A total of 108 samples were submitted for laboratory testing, covering all types of commercial fish found in these reservoirs.

The four-day hydrobiological seminar (April 22-25) on the topics “Species identification of zoobenthos invertebrate communities of the Caspian Sea” and “Methodology for processing hydrobiological samples and registration of protocols with the Testing Center mark,” organized by the Hydrobiology Laboratory of FishRPC, was completed on April 25, 2025.

The set goals and objectives were achieved during the seminar. Hydrobiological research methods were unified. Certificates were awarded to the seminar participants.

Scientific research on the assessment of the natural resource potential of the natural-economic systems in the Western Kazakhstan region continues this year by the LLP “Fisheries Research and Production Center” focusing on fishery resources (in Atyrau and Mangystau regions).

The staff of the Atyrau branch of LLP “Fisheries Research and Production Center” involved in these studies have started the stage of conducting monitoring research on water bodies in the Atyrau region. At the observation stations along the Kigash River, from April 21 to 30, 2025, the expeditionary team, consisting of the Director of the Atyrau branch Kadimov E.L., Senior Researcher Uteuliev T.A., Researcher Kadimov B.L., and Junior Researcher Suleimenov S.B., carried out the collection of hydrochemical, hydrobiological, and ichthyological samples for laboratory analysis. In addition, meteorological conditions in the study area were being recorded.

As part of the ichthyological research, scientific sampling of fish is also being conducted at the monitoring stations.

From April 14 to April 18, a scientific and practical seminar was held at the FISH SCHOOL aquaculture training center for entrepreneurs and fish farmers, focusing on the topic “Technologies for growing valuable fish species.”

Within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation concluded between Scientific and Production Center of Fisheries LLP and SEC Hamit, the seminar was conducted by a researcher at the Laboratory of aquaculture of NPTS RH LLP, Umirtaeva A.U.

During the seminar, the students got acquainted with traditional technologies for growing valuable fish species in fish farms in Kazakhstan, with innovative technologies for cultivating promising aquaculture objects, as well as with government support measures for the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the fishing industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

They also studied the preparation of business plans. Practical classes were held at the pond farm of SEC Hamit, the cage farm of Vita LLP, the Sultan commercial fish farm, the Baiterek swimming pool farm, and the Hamit fish processing plant.

On the second day of the international scientific and practical conference, “Scientific and Production Center of Fisheries”, researcher at the laboratory of aquaculture Umirtaeva Arailym Usenovna made a presentation on the topic “Biotechnology of growing resilient juveniles of the Markakol lenok with artificial reproduction.”

Arkady Ignatievich Kim, head of the integrated laboratory of the West Kazakhstan branch, Scientific and Production Center of Fisheries, also made a presentation on the topic “A way to prevent pollution of a reservoir from fish farming cages.”

The conference is organized by the Ailand Aquarium (Ailand Astana LLP) and is held in a mixed offline/online format.

The program of the second day of the conference included presentations in the aquarium section.

Employees of the head subdivision of the aquaculture laboratory continue to carry out work within the framework of research and development work under the NTP program “Development and implementation of innovative technologies and new aquaculture facilities that are cost-effective in the natural and climatic conditions of various regions of Kazakhstan” on the project “Development and implementation of combined technologies for the cultivation of valuable fish species.”  

At the fish farm of the individual entrepreneur “Ak Balyk” in the Almaty region, control weighings and measurements of the farmed material of trout using basin and cage methods, determination of the average weight, average daily growth, and calculations of the daily feeding ration are carried out.

Today, on April 11, 2025, a ceremonial event honoring Science Workers’ Day took place at the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the auspices of the President of Kazakhstan.

The gathering brought together the entire scientific community of Kazakhstan and featured a large-scale scientific exhibition.

Representing the Scientific and Production Center for Fisheries, the following attendees participated:

• Dr. S.Zh. Asylbekova, Professor, Deputy Director-General (Doctor of Biological Sciences);
• Z.T. Bolatbekova, PhD, Head of the Information and Innovation Department.

From March 26 to present, employees of the Ichthyology Laboratory at the Scientific and Production Center for Fisheries LLP (expedition team leader – Minat A., expedition team leader – Karlybayuly S., researcher – Pangereyev B.S., junior researcher – Otegen S.A., junior researcher – Maratuly K., and laboratory assistant – Abishev N.B.) have been conducting scientific research in local water bodies of Zhambyl Region under Programs 021 (Subprogram 100) and 267 (Subprogram 101).

The objective of the research is to assess the status of fishery resources and distribution of fish and other aquatic biological resources in local water bodies of Zhambyl Region.

The expedition team is currently carrying out the following work:

• Physical-geographical and hydrological characterization of water bodies
• Analysis of hydrochemical parameters
• Assessment of fish food supply conditions in water bodies
• Identification of fish species composition in water bodies