Dying Caspian Sea: Pumping-out the marine fauna

 

Sturgeons major surviving problem besides poaching, overfishing and the dams and hydroelectric power plants that block their natural trails when going into the river systems is another black gold: OIL. The hunt for new oil reserves seems to vindicate every kind of collateral damage done against nature these days. After all its about the prospect of changing the balance of power in the world. And that’s enough reason for many to continue their efforts in turning the Caspian Sea into a cesspool!

It is frustrating to observe the sheer incompetence of the international community in preventing this disaster – or worse: supporting it. Since many years the births of humans around the coastline of the Caspian Sea are showing abnormalisms, cancer rate is skyrocketing and the water is extremely polluted.

Here some Youtube videos to share:

- Extracting troubles

- Russians seek influence over Caspian oil

- A fresh view at the recent Georgian war

 

In this light, the 5 year long ban regarding sturgeon fishing, which starts next year, seems to be a tinny attempt in finding a future for this ancient fish.

And one might think twice about consuming wild caviar from the Caspian Sea after knowing this. A much safer bet is premium farmed caviar!