Russia and Iran will exchange genetic material of sturgeon species

The All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO) agreed with representatives of Iran to prepare a memorandum, within the framework of which the parties will exchange genetic material of sturgeon species, as well as arrange a joint release of juveniles into the Caspian Sea. Mehdi Shakuri, Deputy Head of the Fisheries Organization of the Ministry of Agricultural Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, told TASS on the sidelines of the VI International Fishery Forum and Exhibition of Fishing Industry, Seafood and Technologies Seafoodexpo Russia in St. Petersburg. “The parties have already agreed that genetic material on sturgeon species will soon be exchanged, as well as projects for joint release of juveniles in order to jointly support the ecosystems of the Caspian Sea. In addition, the memorandum will help bring into discussion issues related to technical support on commercial sturgeon farming,” said Mehdi Shakuri. He also noted that relations between ...