Russia's agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, has identified a potential for aquaculture production to reach 1 million tons per year, with the current production being around 300,000 tons. The head of the department, Sergey Dankvert, emphasized the need for high-quality, controlled fish and infrastructure development. He also stressed the importance of supporting aquaculture farmers and checking imported aquaculture salmon for GMOs. In 2022, Russia's commercial aquaculture production increased by 7.5% to 383.5 thousand tons. The production includes various species such as salmon, carp, and valuable seafood like oysters and sturgeon. The federal agency is focusing on affording fish to the domestic market and promoting fish consumption.