Incharge of laboratories of hydrobiology; parasitоlogy; terrestrial invertebrates; ichthyology; ornithology; theriology; molecular zoology; instrumental diagnostics of natural systems and objects; sectors of animal monitoring and cadastre; ecological assessment of nature transformations, game-keeping and resources of game animals, international cooperation and coordination of environmental convention, vermitechnologies. Centers: Interdepartmental Centre on invasive plants and animals, Bird Ringing center, Center of Animal Monitoring and Cadastre.

 Integrated study and scientific support of reproduction, conservation and rational use of biological resourses. Estimation of state and dynamics of biological diversity, natural complexes and ecosystems. Elaboration of measures to reduce negative impact of invasive species, regulation of numbers of agriculture, forest and hunting pests. Scientific support of organization, functioning and improvement of protected areas system and national ecological net