Caspian Sea Could Divide Like Aral Sea, Becoming Landlocked, Ecologist Warns

An ecologist warns that Kazakhstan's northern Caspian Sea may become landlocked by 2100 due to climate change, potentially receding by 3-4 meters by 2050. This could render the area unnavigable and expose the seabed. The Caspian seal's habitat and breeding grounds in this region are particularly threatened, as a lack of ice would impact reproduction. Research is underway to assess the seal's adaptability, though prospects are considered unlikely.

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