The Sudochye Lakes system, once a bay of the Aral Sea, was officially designated as an internationally significant wetland under the Ramsar Convention in May 2023. Nominated by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Ecology, the site is now protected as Ramsar Object No. 2522, marking a vital step in preserving critical ecosystems in the Aral Sea region.

From 6-8 May 2022, an electronic music, arts and science festival was held in Karakalpakstan.