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Assessment of Climate Change, Weather and Pollution Status of the Caspian Sea Biological and Ecological Resources
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Mohammad Velayatzadeh *   |
| Young Researchers and Elites Club, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran & Young Researchers and Elites Club, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran , mv.5908@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (104 Views) |
| The Caspian Sea is one of the largest, unique and biologically rich in terrestrial aquatic ecosystems located on the border of two large parts of the Eurasian continent. The biodiversity of this sea with a large number of endemic species includes more than 130 species of fish and rare water lily fields. There are also more than 100 species of wetland bird habitats that serve as nesting and migration sites. The Caspian Sea is the habitat of sturgeon fish and is also the home of the only marine mammal that lives in this sea, the endemic Caspian seal. The countries of Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan are located in the vicinity of the Caspian Sea, which is home to a large population. Oil and gas production, as well as fishing and shipping, are the most common economic activities in the water and coastal areas of the Caspian Sea. Industry and agriculture are well developed in the sea basin. The western coast of the Caspian Sea, with its large urban centers such as Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is more economically developed than the drier lands on the eastern coast. This research aimed to investigate and present the pollution status of the biological and ecological resources of the Caspian Sea (aquatic animals, sediments and water). Many species of the Caspian Sea are under threat due to overexploitation, habitat destruction, pollution and climate change. These developments have a negative impact on human well-being, social and economic sectors and natural environmental services. |
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| Keywords: Environmental pollution, Ecosystem pollution assessment, Water resources, Caspian Sea |
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Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
Marine Medicine
Received: 2025/12/9 | Accepted: 2026/02/24 | Published: 2026/04/30
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