In accordance with Order No. 7-K of the Scientific and Production Center of Fisheries LLP, dated February 11, 2025, an expeditionary team has been conducting winter scientific research in the Kapshagai Reservoir since February 13.

The expeditionary team consists of:

• Head of the expeditionary team – S.Zh. Makambetov
• Acting head of the expeditionary team – Zh.M. Bakkozha
• Researcher – B.S. Pangereev
• Researcher – D.S. Bekturov
• Junior researcher – S.A. Utegen
• Junior researcher – A.T. Satbek
• Driver – N.K. Sakharin

The research is being conducted within the framework of BP 021: “Determination of fish productivity in fishery reservoirs and/or their specific areas, development of biological justifications for maximum allowable fish catches and other aquatic organisms, as well as the regulation and management of fisheries in reservoirs of international and national significance, including protected areas of the Balkhash-Alakol basin (Section: Kapshagai Reservoir and the Ile River).”

Additionally, the studies are carried out as part of PCF 267 (PP 101): “Comprehensive research on water bodies for the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic biological resources based on an assessment of their potential and modeling of stock dynamics.”

Participation of the Fisheries Inspection:
During the research period, N.V. Shkurkin, Chief Specialist of the Kapshagai Fisheries Inspection Department under the Balkhash–Alakol Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspection (BAMBIRH), is also participating in the work at the Kapshagai Reservoir.

Scope of Scientific Research:
As part of the fieldwork, the team is conducting:

• Ichthyological, hydrobiological, and hydrological sampling at monitoring stations.
• Echo-sounding surveys to monitor fish wintering sites.
• Supervision of commercial fishing activities and analysis of fish catches.

The comprehensive research will continue until March 9, 2025.