Introduction. Food security is an integral part of the economic well-being and national security of any country. Food security reflects the market situation and the position of consumers, determines the level of participation in the global food market [3, 30б., 4].

Just a few years ago, very little attention was paid to fishery products as a key element of food security. Discussions among fisheries experts place more emphasis on the biological sustainability and economic efficiency of the fishing industry than on the contribution of fisheries to food security.

Also, increasing fish consumption and including it in the diet is an important tool for increasing food security and improving nutrition. This is explained by the presence of high levels of biological protein and essential microelements in fish.

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