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Unraveling death of Caspian seals
From illegal hunting to disease outbreaks
Once numbering over a million, the Caspian seal, the only marine mammal of the world’s largest inland sea, is now facing a slow and silent collapse. From poaching and invasive species to pollution and disease, a web of threats is driving this ancient species closer to extinction. With just 70,000 seals left, Iran and its Caspian neighbors are under pressure to act. 22 years since the Tehran Convention, Iran Daily investigates what is behind the rising number of seal deaths and whether conservation efforts can still turn the tide for one of the region’s most iconic species. On page 4, you will find more.
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