As part of the event's business program, a specialized meeting was held on the topic of "Prospects for the Development of Aquaculture and Mariculture in the Republic of Crimea." The meeting brought together representatives from various relevant agencies, including relevant departments of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Crimea and the State Veterinary Medicine Committee, scientists, and managers of fish farms.
Anna Bobova, Head of the Mariculture Laboratory at the Southern Branch of the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO), spoke as a guest speaker representing the scientific community at the meeting. In her report on "Prospects for the Development of Mariculture in the Republic of Crimea," she highlighted such important issues as the need to establish fish and shellfish nurseries in Crimea and the production of specialized feed. She also discussed promising aquatic species for mariculture.
Crimean mariculture is on the verge of a quantum leap. Overcoming systemic problems through coordinated efforts by the government, science, and business will unlock the region's enormous natural potential. This will transform Crimea not only into a resort destination, but also into a leading aquaculture gem in the Russian Federation, providing the country with valuable food and biotechnological products.
Summing up the meeting, Denis Kratyuk, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Crimea, emphasized that the development of aquaculture is one of the priority areas for import substitution in the republic's agro-industrial complex. He expressed gratitude to the representatives of VNIRO for their active participation in the event and noted the key role of fisheries science in the development of this industry.
Press service of VNIRO