__Valeriy Kulahin

__Chief of centre

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__The state seaquarium of Ukraine is the greatest research centre of underwater biotechnical systems in Ukraine, which deals with the study of the marine biotechnical systems, problems of hydro-bionics, preservation and rehabilitation of plants and animals at risk of extinction, common and applied ecology, underwater searching and technical works.

__Its scientific and technical potential and experimental basis allow conducting multidisciplinary researches in the sea basin and on the territory of clients.

__The basic types of scientific and technical activity are:

__1. Theoretical and applied researches of problems of ecology, morphology, physiology, behaviour and veterinary of the sea animals.

__2. Researches of marine biotechnical systems and development of technical facilities based on bionic principles.

__3. Underwater searching і technical works with the application of biotechnical systems, divers and submersible vehicles.

__4. Instruction of training specialists of marine animals, divers, etc.

__5. Solution of issues of applied ecology.

__6. Rehabilitation of people with the participation of the trained dolphins.

__7. Promotion of environmental activity and ecological education.

__8. Preservation of biodiversity, etc.