1. Title of Work: Determination of fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable fish and other aquatic animal catches, fishing regime, and regulation in fishery water bodies of international and republican significance, as well as in the specially protected natural areas (SPNA) of the Aral-Syrdarya basin, along with the assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance.

Customer: Committee of Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

State Registration Number: 0124RK00008.

Implementation Period: 2024-2024.

Type of Work: Applied research work.

Objective: To conduct scientific research to determine the fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, develop biological justifications for catch limits of fish and other aquatic animals, and provide recommendations on the fishing regime and regulation for the studied water bodies.

Research Objects: Commercial fish populations and hydrobiocenoses of the Small Aral Sea, the Syrdarya River within the Kyzylorda region, Artemia cysts (Artemia sp.) in the bays of Tushchybas and Chernyshov of the Large Aral Sea, Shardara Reservoir, the Syrdarya River within the Turkestan region, as well as the water bodies of the Sairam-Ugam National Park (Ugam, Mashat, Daubaba, Kokbulak rivers, and Balikty Lake).

Fields of Application: Ichthyology, fisheries.

Results Obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of an analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies and providing data on catches per unit of fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources have been given. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regime of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of food hydrobiota for fish in the water bodies’ aquatic areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, were made using research results from 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of an order by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve the catch limits and quotas for fish in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered under inventory number №0224RK01286.

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2. Title of Work: Determination of fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable fish and other aquatic animal catches, fishing regime, and regulation in fishery water bodies of international and republican significance, as well as in the specially protected natural areas (SPNA) of the Balkhash-Alakol basin, along with the assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance (Section: Alakol lake system: Alakol, Koshkarkol, Sasykkol).

Customer: Committee of Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

State Registration Number: 0124RK00009.

Implementation Period: 2024-2024.

Type of Work: Applied research work.

Objective: To conduct scientific research to determine the fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, develop biological justifications for the maximum allowable fish and other aquatic animal catches, and provide recommendations on the fishing regime and regulation for Sasykkol, Koshkarkol, and Alakol lakes.

Research Objects: Sasykkol, Koshkarkol, and Alakol lakes.

Fields of Application: Ichthyology, fisheries.

Results Obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of an analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies and providing data on catches per unit of fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources have been given. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regime of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of food hydrobiota for fish in the water bodies’ aquatic areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, were made using research results from 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of an order by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve the catch limits and quotas for fish in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered under inventory number №0224RK01283.

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3. Title of the work: Determination of fish productivity in fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable catches of fish and other aquatic animals, and recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national significance, and water bodies of protected areas in the Balkhash-Alakol basin, as well as assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance (section: Kapshagay Reservoir, as well as floodplain areas and tributary systems of the Ili River above the Kapshagay Reservoir, Lake Balkhash, the delta of the Ili River, and the channel part of the Ili River below the Kapshagay Hydroelectric Power Station).

Customer: Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

State registration number: 0124RK00011. 

Implementation period: 2024-2024. 

Type of work: applied scientific research. 

Objective: to conduct scientific research to determine the fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, develop biological justifications for fish and other aquatic animal catch limits, and provide recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national, and local significance in the Balkhash-Alakol basin. 

Research objects: commercial fish populations and hydrobiocenoses of Lake Balkhash, the channel part of the Ili River below the Kapshagay Hydroelectric Power Station, water bodies of the Ili River delta, Kapshagay Reservoir, the backwater zone, the upper reaches of the Ili River, Middle Kolsay and Lower Kolsay Lakes located in the protected areas of the Almaty region, and reserve water bodies of local significance in the Zhambyl region. 

Fields of application: ichthyology, fisheries. 

Results obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of the analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies, providing data on catches per fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources are presented. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regimes of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of fish food hydrobionts across the water bodies’ areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, have been provided, using the results of research conducted in 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve catch limits and quotas in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered with inventory number №0224RK01299. 

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4. Title of the work: Determination of fish productivity in fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable catches of fish and other aquatic animals, and recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national significance, and water bodies of protected areas in the Yesil basin, as well as assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance.

Customer: Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

State registration number: 0124RK00004. 

Implementation period: 2024-2024. 

Type of work: applied scientific research. 

Objective: assessment of the current state of stocks of the main commercial fish species, calculation of the maximum allowable volumes of fish resource extraction and other aquatic animals, and development of recommendations for the rational management of fisheries in the water bodies of the Yesil and Silet rivers. Determination of limits for fish ameliorative catches in the water bodies of protected areas. 

Research objects: the Yesil and Silet rivers, local water bodies of the Yesil basin, as well as water bodies of the Burabay National Nature Park, Kokshetau National Nature Park, and Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve (KSPZ). 

Fields of application: ichthyology, fisheries. 

Results obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of the analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies, providing data on catches per fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources are presented. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regimes of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The impact of various environmental factors on the formation of fish resources has been assessed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of fish food hydrobionts across the water bodies’ areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, have been provided, using the results of research conducted in 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve catch limits and quotas in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered with inventory number №0224RK01305.

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5. Title of the work: Determination of fish productivity in fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable catches of fish and other aquatic animals, and recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national significance, and water bodies of protected areas in the Zhaiyk-Caspian basin, as well as assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance.

Customer: Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

State registration number: 0124RK00006. 

Implementation period: 2024-2024. 

Type of work: applied scientific research. 

Objective: To conduct scientific research to determine the fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, develop biological justifications for fish and other aquatic animal catch limits, and provide recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national, and local significance in the Zhaiyk-Caspian basin. 

Research objects: The Ural-Caspian basin, including the Ural River with its pre-estuary zone and the eastern part of the Volga River delta (Kigach River) with its pre-estuary zone. 

Fields of application: ichthyology, fisheries. 

Results obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of the analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies, providing data on catches per fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources are presented. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regimes of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of fish food hydrobionts across the water bodies’ areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, have been provided, using the results of research conducted in 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve catch limits and quotas in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered with inventory number №0224RK01303. 

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6. Title of the work: Determination of fish productivity in fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable catches of fish and other aquatic animals, and recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national significance, and water bodies of protected areas in the Zaisan-Ertis basin, as well as assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance.

Customer: Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

State registration number: 0124RK00005. 

Implementation period: 2024-2024. 

Type of work: applied scientific research. 

Objective: To conduct scientific research to determine the fish productivity of fishery water bodies and/or their sections, develop biological justifications for fish and other aquatic animal catch limits, and provide recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national, and local significance in the Zaisan-Ertis basin. Assessment of the current state of stocks of the main commercial fish species, calculation of the maximum allowable volumes of fish resource extraction and other aquatic animals, and development of recommendations for the rational management of fisheries in the water bodies of the Zaisan-Ertis basin. 

Research objects: The main fishery water bodies of the Ertis basin (Lake Zaisan, Buktyrma Reservoir, Ust-Kamenogorsk Reservoir, Shulbinsk Reservoir, Ertis River, K. Satpayev Canal), water bodies of protected areas (Katon-Karagai National Park – Yazevoe Lake, Chernovoe Lake, Maralye Lake; Bayanaul National Park – Sabyndykol Lake, Zhasybay Lake, Toraygyr Lake; Markakol State Nature Reserve – Markakol Lake), local water bodies of the East Kazakhstan region (Kurchum District – Kogeday Lake, Ust-Kamenogorsk city – Pond at 23 km station) and local water bodies of the Abai region (Zhernovka Lake, Borodulikha District), local water bodies of the Pavlodar region (Tentek Channel, Aksu city; Tyapka Lake, Aksu city; Kazbek Lake, Aksu city; Zubatka Lake, Aksu city; Turaly Lake, Aksu city; Korableva Backwater, Aksu city; Sulukol Lake, Irtysh District; Shiroky Backwater, Irtysh District; Belaya River (Kop), Aktogay District; Baklanovsky Backwater, Aktogay District; Krivoe Lake, Aktogay District; Kaisarovskoe Lake, Pavlodar District; Lyaga Krivaya Lake, Pavlodar District; Khomutina Lake, Akkuly District; Ploskoye Lake, Akkuly District; Shaitan-Karasu Lake, Akkuly District; Glukhoy Backwater, Akkuly District; Kresty Lake, May District). 

Fields of application: ichthyology, fisheries. 

Results obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of the analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies, providing data on catches per fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources are presented. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regimes of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of fish food hydrobionts across the water bodies’ areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, have been provided, using the results of research conducted in 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve catch limits and quotas in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered with inventory number №0224RK01285.

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7. Title of the work: Determination of fish productivity in fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable catches of fish and other aquatic animals, and recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national significance, and water bodies of protected areas in the Tobyl-Torgai basin, as well as assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance.

Customer: Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

State registration number: 0124RK00010. 

Implementation period: 2024-2024. 

Type of work: applied scientific research. 

Objective: To conduct scientific research to determine the fish productivity of the Tobol River, develop biological justifications for fish and other aquatic animal catch limits (crayfish and other invertebrates), and provide recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in the fishery water body of international significance, the Tobol River; to conduct scientific research to assess the state of commercial stocks and the distribution of fish and other aquatic biological resources across the water bodies of local significance, prepare biological justifications for the use of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance, and carry out measures for fishery amelioration, optimization of the regime, and regulation of fishing. 

Research objects: Ecosystems of water bodies of national (Tobyl River) and local significance in the Kostanay region (lakes Shurtankaragay and Kishkenshol in Auliekol District, Lake Koshzhaltir in B. Maylin District, lakes Bisarkol and Sandybay in Karabalyk District, Lake Maybalyk in Mendykarin District, Lake Bugrovatoye in Uzunkol District) and Aktobe region (Lake Karasu and Kuzmin Pond in Kobda District, Zhekekay Pond in Temir District, Sholak and Kosem Ponds in Alga District, Quarry Khromtau 4 Pond in Khromtau District). 

Fields of application: ichthyology, fisheries. 

Results obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of the analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies, providing data on catches per fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources are presented. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regimes of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of fish food hydrobionts across the water bodies’ areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, have been provided, using the results of research conducted in 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve catch limits and quotas in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered with inventory number №0224RK01298. 

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8. Title of the work: Determination of fish productivity in fishery water bodies and/or their sections, development of biological justifications for the maximum allowable catches of fish and other aquatic animals, and recommendations for the regime and regulation of fishing in fishery water bodies of international, national significance, and water bodies of protected areas in the Nura-Sarysu basin, as well as assessment of the state of fish resources in reserve water bodies of local significance.

Customer: Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

State registration number: 0124RK00007. 

Implementation period: 2024-2024. 

Type of work: applied scientific research. 

Objective: To determine the fishery significance of the studied water bodies, assess the available commercial stocks to calculate the maximum allowable volume of fish extraction (MAV) for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, and provide recommendations for the fishery use of the Nura River and its floodplain water bodies, reserve water bodies of local significance, and water bodies located in protected areas. 

Research objects: The Nura River with its floodplain water bodies, reserve water bodies of local significance in the Karaganda region, and water bodies located within the territory of the State National Nature Park “Buiratau,” Lake Azhbay, along with their plant and animal communities. 

Fields of application: ichthyology, fisheries. 

Results obtained: A biological justification has been prepared, reflecting the results of the analysis of the fishing situation in the water bodies, providing data on catches per fishing effort. Recommendations for optimizing the use of fish resources are presented. Additionally, the hydrological and hydrochemical regimes of the water bodies, the state of the food base, and the populations of the main commercial fish species have been analyzed. The biodiversity and quantitative indicators of fish food hydrobionts across the water bodies’ areas have been determined. Calculations of fish catch limits for the period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, have been provided, using the results of research conducted in 2024-2025. The results of this work served as the basis for the development of the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve catch limits and quotas in the studied water bodies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The report has been registered with inventory number №0224RK01284.