A group of researchers and experts at the University of Mazandaran in Iran assessed the situation of the Caspian Sea and the Hyrcanian forests as “critical” and “threatened.” Citing research, they predicted that with currents trends in the Caspian Sea, the water level of the lake will decrease by approximately eight to 18 meters by the end of the 21st century, and that large parts of it will dry up. The Hyrcanian forests, which cover approximately 48% of the area of the Mazandaran province, are severely threatened.
The Caspian Sea is described as the world’s largest lake, usually called a full-fledged sea. The Hyrcanian forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spread close to the coast of the Caspian Sea in Iran and Azerbaijan. The forests are comprised of an area of lush lowland, with mountainous forests covering approximately 55,000 square kilometers.
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