15 April 2026

Spring-2026: start of monitoring

Specialists from the Laboratory of Aquatic Biological Resources of the branch for Freshwater Fisheries of the SSC RF "All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography" (VNIRO) have begun surveys of water bodies covering many regions of Russia.
 
The scientists focused on the key aspects necessary for effective water resources management and biodiversity conservation.
 
The research program includes ichthyological surveys to assess the state of fish populations, hydrochemical and hydrobiological analyses to determine water quality, and bacteriological studies to assess the sanitary condition of reservoirs.
 
In addition, sampling of water and sediments makes it possible to analyze phytoplankton and zooplankton in detail, study the species diversity of fish and determine the density of their populations.
 
This large-scale work is aimed at ensuring the sustainable functioning of aquatic ecosystems, maintaining a healthy balance and creating favorable conditions for the vital activity of fish and other aquatic organisms.
 
VNIRO Press Service