Pollution spots covering a total area of ​​over 20 km² have been discovered on the surface of the Caspian Sea.

Experts from the Transparent World monitoring project found A radar image of the Russian territory of the Caspian Sea shows five slicks covering a total area of ​​20,1 square kilometers. The contamination is associated with river runoff and coastal structures.

Sources of pollution and the ecological state of the sea

The largest slick covers 18,7 square kilometers. Its source has not been precisely determined; the pollution likely originates from several coastal objects.

The Caspian Sea ecosystem is experiencing significant anthropogenic impact. Every year, water levels decline due to climate change, reduced Volga River flow, and pollution. In May and April, environmentalists found There are multiple film contaminants here, including oil. The Green Party appealed to Rospotrebnadzor and the Volga Environmental Prosecutor's Office regarding this, but Rospotrebnadzor reported that the information about the contaminants was not confirmed.