""For someone who grew up by this sea, it was frightening. I kept walking further from the shore, but the water only reached my knees.""
""To put that into perspective, an 18-meter drop, for example, would be greater than the height of a six-story building. That level of decline would have substantial impacts on ecosystems, as well as on human health, well-being and economic activity.""
The Caspian Sea, the largest inland body of water, is experiencing significant water level declines, particularly since the 1990s. This change is alarming for locals like Maryam, who found the shoreline drastically altered upon her return. Scientists predict that the current trend will continue, with potential drops of up to 21 meters. Factors contributing to this decline include reduced freshwater inflow from rivers, particularly the Volga, due to human activities such as damming and irrigation. The consequences of this decline could severely affect ecosystems and human health.
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