The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine launches a pilot project for the development of marine aquaculture. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy.

" For the first time, business representatives will be able to rent a part of the sea for the development of mariculture,” said Vitaliy Golovnya, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food..

The representative of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy explained that during the experiment it is important to understand the prospects of Ukraine in world trade in the field of mariculture.

It is known that the experiment will last two years..

Also, water areas have already been identified in which it will be possible to grow mollusks and crustaceans..

Previously, the legislation did not define a clear algorithm for providing businesses with parts of the sea area for use.. Therefore, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and the State Fisheries Agency initiated such legislative changes, and a corresponding government decree was adopted.

Mariculture - industrial breeding and cultivation of marine aquatic living resources (fish, invertebrates, algae) in special farms in marine areas.

Ukraine has significant potential for the development of national mariculture. As a result of the development of the industry, valuable food and affordable seafood for citizens will be supplied to the domestic market, this will increase employment, ensure the development of small and medium-sized businesses and economic development. In addition, the large-scale implementation of such activities will increase the overall productivity of ecosystems and enhance biodiversity..