The Republic of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources plans to modernize two sturgeon factories in Atyrau. This announcement was made by the Minister, Serikkali Brekeshev, during the government hour in the Majilis. The ministry will submit the investment proposal to the Ministry of National Economy for consideration. The region hosts over a thousand fisheries and in 2021, about 45 thousand tons of fish were caught, employing more than 12 thousand people.