Environmental Issues of Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is a landlocked lake and has not outlets, meaning that it is a closed sea and pollutions can remain in the area for decades. Water pollution in this Sea has been measured to be dramatic. Beaches and coastlines are so polluted that swimming in most areas of the sea is hazardous, and toxic waste threatens to contaminate drinking water supplies for people living in the region. The impact of the environmental degradation on human health has been measurable with higher rates of cancer recorded in the area. In this research, different environmental issues of Caspian Sea and effect of oil and gas activities on pollution of Caspian Sea have been investigated. Finally, several recommendations for decreasing of Caspian Sea pollutions, especially pollutions due to oil and Gas activities, have been given.

Keywords:

Caspian Sea , Environmental Issues , Oil & Gas activities