It has been erupting since at least 1861, producing short-lived islands that rise from the sea before eroding away. While this may sound rare, the Caspian region is home to over 400 mud volcanoes ...

A mysterious island emerged and then vanished from the surface of the Caspian Sea within less than two years. Experts identified this phenomenon thanks to images provided by NASA. According to ...

Caspian Sea decline endangers species, disrupts industry, and threatens millions, prompting urgent calls for coordinated global action ...

The Caspian Sea is home to the endangered Caspian seal ... While receding water levels may create some new islands, further research is needed to assess their suitability for seals.

Though receding water levels may create some new islands, it is not yet known if they will be suitable alternatives. The diminutive seals are the obvious ‘poster children’ of the Caspian Sea ...

If climate change mitigation efforts enable global temperatures to rise only 2 degrees Celsius, it’s likely that the water levels in the Caspian Sea will still drop by 16 feet to 32 feet. However, if ...

Indonesia and the Creeping Threat of ‘Military Operations Other Than War’ The Caspian Sea is a unique and irreplaceable natural treasure. Protecting it means holding polluters accountable ...

Turkey also explores opportunities for international cooperation in oil and gas exploration in Azerbaijan and other Caspian Sea areas, and potential new field exploration in northern and southern ...

The Caspian Sea is home to the endangered Caspian seal ... While receding water levels may create some new islands, further research is needed to assess their suitability for seals.

Though receding water levels may create some new islands, it is not yet known if they will be suitable alternatives. The diminutive seals are the obvious ‘poster children’ of the Caspian Sea’s plight, ...

Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research has found.