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Innovative Project in Aquaculture and Ecology: Biotech-Based Feed Production
In the East Kazakhstan region, an innovative project titled “Wastewater Treatment Method. Innovative Approaches to Combating Cyanobacterial Blooms and Algal Overgrowth” is being implemented in the fields of aquaculture and ecology, based on developments by scientists from Satbayev University. The project focuses on wastewater treatment and the production of environmentally friendly feed. The QazAquaTech initiative, led by Nurlan Zhazylbekov, is currently in its third year of implementation and is already demonstrating tangible results.
The project is based on the application of biotechnologies and nature-based processes. Scientists cultivate hydrobionts using microalgae and biological chains, forming a closed-loop production cycle. The resulting biomass is processed into high-protein feed for aquaculture. The technology not only enhances the productivity of water bodies but also addresses environmental challenges by reducing pollution, combating cyanobacterial blooms, and restoring aquatic biodiversity.
It is expected that the project will create new jobs, reduce dependence on imported feed, and strengthen regional food security. In the future, the development may be scaled to other regions of Kazakhstan and introduced to international markets, contributing to the growth of a green economy and sustainable aquaculture.
