Kazakhstan's ecologists are alarmed by projections indicating that the Caspian Sea could decline by up to 18 metres in the coming century, significantly affecting local ecosystems. Sturgeon populations, already endangered due to overfishing and habitat destruction, face further threats if water levels drop. Adilbek Kozybakov, an environmental advocate, laments the loss of natural caviar in local markets and highlights the visible shrinking of the sea. With its status as the world's largest landlocked body of water, the Caspian's decline raises concerns for its biodiversity and ecological health.
"According to a study published in Nature magazine in April, the Caspian Sea level is likely to decline by up to 18 metres (59 feet) and could lose up to 34 percent of its surface by the end of the century."
"For residents like Kozybakov, who is a member of a civil advisory body on the environment at the Ministry of Ecology, this has been clear for years. We don't have to conduct any studies to know that the sea is shrinking. It is visible with the naked eye."
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