The Caspian Sea, the world's largest landlocked water body, is shrinking due to climate change, threatening the Caspian seal and coastal communities. Research indicates that water levels could drop by 5 to 10 meters even with limited global warming, endangering biodiversity and human infrastructure. The decline could severely impact seal habitats and other species, while also posing economic and health risks to over 15 million people living nearby. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these effects and protect both the environment and human interests. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)