From July 19 to July 28, 2022, within the implementation of the program 256/102,  the employees of the Balkhash branch of the «RPC of Fisheries» was carry out scientific research on local water reservoirs of the Karaganda region.

The goal of the study is to determine the fishery value of the studied water reservoirs, assess the available commercial stocks to calculate the maximum allowable fish catch volume (PDU), issue recommendations for the fishery use of local water reservoirs from the reserve fund of the Karaganda region. During work, hydrochemical and hydrobiological samples are taken, a biological analysis of fish from the studied reservoirs is carried out.

A year ago, «Ospanova Development» LLP began construction of the first stage of this enterprise for the planned growing of barramundi fish, valuable and exotic for Kazakhstan, for 1 thousand tons in recirculating water supply installations (RAS). At the second stage, it is planned to expand the capacity to 10 thousand tons of fish per year.

This was presented on July 25 this year during a visit to this facility by a deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.K. Kurishbaev, deputy akim of Almaty region B.K. Baizhumanov, secretary of the maslikhat of Konaev S.K. Nursultanov, deputy akim of Konaev B.F. Duisenbaev, as well as the CEO of the «RPC of Fisheries» K.B. Isbekov.

Deputy akim of Almaty region B.K. Baizhumanov saw opportunities for training personnel for the enterprise in cooperation with the Research and Production Center of Fisheries (RPC of Fisheries). The General Director of the «RPC of Fisheries» Isbekov K.B. noted the creation of favorable conditions for the development of commercial fish farming, which take the form of state support, expansion of forms and increase in the size of subsidies. He also spoke about the readiness for cooperation and scientific support of this fish farm, participation in personnel training and the introduction of innovative experience for the development of fisheries in the Almaty region.

On July 22, 2022, a regular meeting of the Zoological Commission was held at the Committee of Fisheries.

During the meeting, the commission recommended the withdrawal of kutum fish from the  List of the Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals. Members of the zoological commission from «RPC of Fisheries» LLP included CEO Isbekov Kuanysh Baibolatovich and director of the Northern branch Shutkaraev Azis Vasilyevich.

Today, the employees of the main department carry out transportation and domestication of Kapshagai ship sturgeons on the basis of the Balkhash branch of the «RPC of Fisheries» LLP. The following persons take part in the work:Doctor of Sciences in Biology, Deputy CEO Asylbekova S.Zh., Director of the Balkhash Branch Kumataev E.E., Head of the Laboratory of Aquaculture Abilov B.I. and researcher of the Balkhash branch, fish farmer Makhmetov I.S.

The work is carried out within the task of the scientific and technical program «The study of populations of rare and endangered fish species and alien hydrobionts in order to develop recommendations for the artificial reproduction of rare species and the prevention of the spread of alien species of fish and other hydrobionts».

For the purpose of getting acquainted with the process of implementation of PCF projects: «The study of populations of rare and endangered fish species and alien hydrobionts on purpose to develop recommendations for the artificial reproduction of rare species and the prevention of the spread of alien species of fish and other hydrobionts» and «Development and implementation of technology for the formation of a replacement brood stock of markakol lenok on purpose to preserve biodiversity and develop aquaculture», the employees of the Altai branch of the «RPC of fisheries» LLP held a meeting on the base of «OstFish» LLP.

During the meeting, the employees of the Altai Branch spoke in detail about the technology of artificial reproduction of the siberian sturgeon, introduced the first results of the reproduction of the siberian sturgeon and the process of domestication of the markakol lenok (uskuch) on purpose to formation of the replacement brood stock.

Congratulations on the day of fish workers!

The expedition team of the laboratory of ichthyology of the head unit of the «RPC of Fisheries» LLP together with the staff of the Balkash-Alakol interregional basin inspection of fisheries continues science research work on control fishing in the Kapshagay reservoir, in order to determine the catchability and selectivity of traditional (kapron, nylon) nets and nets made of monofilament and monofibers.

Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Shalabekova A.L. congratulated all workers of the fishery industry on their professional holiday «Day of the Fisheries Worker» and presented awards.

The chief scientific secretary of «RPC of Fisheries» LLP, Mukhramova Alena Alexandrovna was awarded a Certificate of Honor, and the senior researcher of the Northern Branch Kirichenko Olga Ivanovna was awarded the badge «Balyk sharuashylygy salasyndagy minsiz kyzmetі ushіn», personally by the vice minister.

Also, the director of the Altai branch Aubakirov Baurzhan Sovetovich, the head of the aquaculture laboratory of the main unit Abilov Berdibek Ibragimovich, the head of the laboratory of hydrobiology and hydroanalysis of the main unit Mazhibayeva Zhanara Omirbekovna, senior researcher of the Atyrau branch Tasmaganbet Arepbayevich Uteuliev, senior researcher of the ichthyology laboratory of the main unit Ablaisanova Gulmira Mukhambetkalievna was awarded with certificates of honor.

Leading researcher of the laboratory of ichthyology of the main unit Ismukhanov Khismet Kuspanovich and veteran of the Atyrau branch Elena Borisovna Bokova were awarded the honorary title «Balyk sharuashylygy salasynda enbek sinirgen kyzmetker».

Senior researcher of the laboratory of ichthyology of the main unit Danko Elena Konstantinovna and head of the scientific stronghold of Karaganda city Krainyuk Vladimir Nikolaevich were awarded the badge “Balyk sharuashylygy salasyndagy minsiz kyzmetі ushіn”.

 Congratulations to our dear colleagues on their professional holiday and worthy awards!