The occupiers announced plans for a trial jellyfish catch in the Sea of Azov and foresee their subsequent processing for food and industrial purposes.
This is reported by pro-Russian media.
According to the occupiers, the mass of jellyfish in the waters may reach about 1 million tons. The catch is planned to be carried out in the summer-autumn period using specialized equipment, but which specific equipment is not specified.
Jellyfish are to be processed further for the production of gelatin, collagen and other industrial products. It is also noted that their processing for food purposes is permitted.
Earlier, the Russians stated that the increase in the number of jellyfish in the Sea of Azov negatively affected fishing activity, particularly in the coastal areas of the Kherson region.
In May 2024, the occupation authorities acknowledged that the Sea of Azov is unsuitable for swimming due to an increase in the amount of plankton and jellyfish in it.
In February 2025 the occupiers noted that they had allegedly developed a project to protect the beaches of the Sea of Azov from jellyfish.
The Ukrainian authorities reported about the threat of extinction of the Sea of Azov as early as May 2022. One of the reasons for this is the Russian bombardment of “Azovstal”.