Seals die mass at the coast of Kazakhstan

The March 25 investigation found that 35 individuals of Caspi (Pusa caspica) seals died on the Caspian coast near the city of Bautino in southwestern Kazakhstan, triggering a warning bell about the decline in numbers. The rapidly increasing amount of this rare marine animal.

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Caspian seals

This is an endangered species (EN) classified by the IUCN Red List with more than 90% of the population declining since the 30s of the twentieth century, mainly due to poaching and fishing activities of fishermen. , development process near shore and offshore. It is these things that make it more difficult for species conservation efforts of Kazakhstan Government as well as national and international conservation organizations.

It is worth mentioning that all 35 individuals are young. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture is investigating the case, initially saying that dead seals may be due to changes in habitat at the residence and due to human activity, such as the construction of oil rigs. in the North of the Caspian Sea or build artificial islands that threaten the breeding grounds.

The Caspian Sea, located between Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, is the only residence in the world of Caspian seals. Over the past time, the number of species has been severely reduced, from 1 million individuals to only about 110,000 individuals. In particular, this species is very vulnerable to the effects that lead to its destruction.