2.2 km of abandoned synthetic nets removed from Issyk-Kul

On November 10, a raid aimed at protecting aquatic bioresources and combating poaching took place in the Issyk-Kul region. The event was organized by employees of the Issyk-Kul regional administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision.

Water Area Cleanup Results

During the operation, specialists extracted old synthetic nets from the lake that were harming the region's ecology. In addition to fishing gear, household waste was collected from the water surface.

Context

The Issyk-Kul region has a population of approximately 549,800 people, where the condition of the lake plays a key role for ecology and bioresources.