All sturgeon populations are currently on the verge of extinction. Only immediate efforts to artificially reproduce this species can prevent the complete disappearance of this unique fish.
The work confirmed that the sturgeon population is in a depressed, degraded state, revealed significant genetic differentiation between the Caspian and Aral populations, and showed the potential for creating local broodstock of this species from individuals still currently kept in aquaculture.
Based on the knowledge gained about the genetic structure of the species, it is necessary to begin forming herds of thorn producers of various origins to restore the natural population of this species.
Press service of VNIRO
