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Articles with tag "Caspian Sea"

mysterious cause

Thousands of Endangered Seals Wash Up Dead on Russia's Caspian Shore

At least 2,500 dead Caspian seals have been found on the shores of Russia’s Caspian Sea coast, local authorities said Sunday. Photos published online...
open waters

Russian Navy Launches Caspian Sea Drills

The Caspian Sea drills are part of the Russian Navy's larger naval drills currently being held in all waters bordering Russian territory.
mysterious die-off

Some 170 Endangered Seals Found Dead on Russia's Caspian Coast

Authorities previously reported the death of nearly 300 endangered seals on Dagestan's Caspian shore in December.
In depth

As the Caspian Sea Disappears, Life Goes on for Those Living by Its Shores

Scientists predict the world’s largest inland sea will shrink by a quarter due to climate change by the end of the century.
'ecocide' threat

Scientists Sound the Alarm Over Fast-Shrinking Caspian Sea

The alarming rates of water level decline will threaten people, biodiversity and geopolitical stability in the Caspian Sea region, scientists warn.
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