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by Jardar NygaardNov 16, 2024
Ukraine is one of the world’s great caviar nations. The temperate, nutrient rich waters of the Northern Black and Azov Seas were once ideal for spawning sturgeon, fat with mature eggs. While economic and ecological challenges have put wild sturgeon populations near extinction, modern aquaculture offers a sustainable alternative. Ukraine is at the heart of this opportunity. Ukraine’s extensive rivers and lakes have been used for cutting-edge fish farming projects since the mid-20th Century. The nation is rich in the scientific knowledge and technical infrastructure necessary for sturgeon aquaculture. Ukrainian farms operate efficiently by using the sturgeon’s native waters, which...