Within the project “Formation and effective use of sturgeon broodstocks, taking into account their genetic diversity in the conditions of sturgeon fish farms of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, the first stage of sampling for genetic analysis of sturgeon fish at the Republican state-owned enterprise (RGKP) “UAORZ” began with the participation of employees of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP, including Deputy CEO, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Asylbekova S.Zh. and Head of the Laboratory of Hydrobiont Genetics Shalgimbaeva G.M. Based on the results of genotyping, the Center will develop and transfer genetic passports for sturgeons selected for the broodstock.

According to the plan of ichthyological work of the Zaisan-Yertis Interregional Basin Inspection of Fisheries in the Bukhtarma reservoir at fish areas №5 and №10, employees of the inspection together with employees of the Altai branch of the “RPC of Fisheries” with the participation of the service of huntsmans of users of nature during the period from April 23 to April 24, 2022 work was carried out to assess the status of fish resources. 

Work is also underway on the subject of catchability and selectivity of commercial fishing gear permitted for use (nylon nets) and fishing gear prohibited for use (monofilament and monofiber nets). Work is continue.

More than 20 million whitefish larvae were released into the water reservoirs of the Zaisan-Ertis basin.

As part of the implementation of the public contract for 2022, for the artificial reproduction of fish resources, April 22 of this year, “Shygys Universal” LLP released 4.5 million of the ripus (Coregonus albula) larvae into the Bukhtarma reservoir.

The release was carried out by a commission, which included representatives of the Zaisan-Ertis Interregional basin Inspection of fishery, the akimat, the republican “Association of fisheries-BD”, also attended by employees of the Altai branch of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP and representatives of the media.

We remind you that earlier, from April 18 to April 20, 2022, “Shygys Universal” LLP also released more than 17.1 million whitefish species into the Shulba reservoir as part of the implementation of the public contract. Activities for the broodstocking of fishery reservoirs of national importance continue.

Comparative experiment on selectivity of catch between traditional (nylon) fishnets vs monofilament net continues with a cell pitch of 30 to 100 mm. 

The event is held within the control fishing, by the employees of the Balkhash branch of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP, together with the inspectors of the Balkhash department of the Balkhash-Alakol Interregional Basin Fishery Inspectiion (BAMBIRH).

The CEO of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP, Isbekov K.B. personally got acquainted with the progress of work on place.

Employees of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP are carrying out work within the commercialization project “Artificial reproduction and cultivation of sazan fish stock for the purpose of its further realization for stocking natural reservoirs of the Republic of Kazakhstan” on the reproduction of sazan on the bases of a private partner – the “Kapshagai NVH-1973” LLP (spawning-release farm) and also provide scientific support in conducting a spawning campaign of cyprinids, in accordance with the Memorandum of Cooperation between the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP and the “Kapshagai NVH-1973” LLP.

From April 15, 2022, as part of the control fishing with participation of the Balkhash-Alakol Interregional Basin Inspection of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP, a comparative experiment was begun on the selectivity between of the traditional fishing equipment (nylon nets) and the monofilament (fishing line) with a cell pitch of 30 to 100 mm. 

These research works will be carried out during the period: in the western Balkhash from 15.04 to 22.04.2022, in the eastern Balkhash from 20.04 to 27.04.2022.

As a result of which fishing equipment with a minimum size of the constructive cell pitch will be recommended, which will not allow the possibility of by-catch of juvenile fish (non-commercial sizes, that is, immature specimens) in order to further preserve and ensure the reproduction of fish resources. 

We invite all interested parties to participate in this action!

For participation in the experiment, please contact with the following phone numbers:

• +7 (707) 404-96-17 Asemkhanov Adilet, chief specialist of the Balkhash inspection department.
• +7 (776) 831-81-72 Tagaev Doszhan Ospanbekovich, head of the expedition team of the Balkhash branch of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP.

The export of processed artemia cysts has a huge potential and can become one of the main directions for the development of the domestic production of export-oriented starter biofeeds with a high added value for the needs of aquaculture. Stocks of artemia cysts that mined in Kazakhstan are exported in the primary processed form to the PRC at a low cost, approximately $2-8/kg. Certification of processed products, i.e. dry artemia cysts, will increase its value many times over, from about $30 to $300/kg, and thus open up opportunities for export to other countries, as well as provide domestic aquaculture producers with a quality product.

Currently, there is no regulatory procedure for the certification of artemia cysts in Kazakhstan and entrepreneurs cannot present competitive products to the international market. In this case, the laboratory of hydrobiology and hydroanalysts of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP, together with the SPC of Microbiology and Virology, is working as part of the task of the targeted financing program (TFP) program “Assessment of production, genetic, chemical and microbiological parameters to develop recommendations for the certification of artemia cysts in reservoirs of Kazakhstan” for 2021 -2023. The work is aimed at developing recommendations for assessing the quality of artemia cysts in accordance with international requirements, for further certification and increasing the export potential of Kazakhstan.

In this regard, in 2021, 11 reservoirs of Pavlodar, Kyzylorda, North Kazakhstan regions were studied. This year it is planned to study 10 other reservoirs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the moment they are preparing for expeditionary trips.

As part of the implementation of the TFP program “Scientific and technological support for the integrated development of aquaculture in Kazakhstan through the development and implementation of innovative technologies and new fish farming facilities” for 2021-2023, the scientists of the Balkhash branch of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP continue a fish breeding work on the formation of a replacement brood stock of the Balkhash marinka (Schizothorax argentatus Kessler) in industrial conditions.

At this stage of the work, the size and weight characteristics and the gender of the Balkhash marinka specimens of the formed herd are determined, and the physiological state of potential spawners is assessed.

Today, April 12 2022, CEO of the “RPC of Fisheries” LLP K.B. Isbekov congratulated own employees and veterans on the Day of Science Workers, and also expressed his huge gratitude for the significant contribution to development of fishery science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and training of young specialists of our center.

Dear colleagues, we congratulate you on the Day of Science workers!

The work of a scientist is always interesting, hard job, which inspires respect at all times. With your work, energy and enthusiasm you make an invaluable contribution to development of science.

On this significant day, we would like to wish you to find unique projects and works, in the planning and implementation of which the spirit of national science, great and useful discoveries, interesting and worthy achievements are realized!