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2019-12-31 21:27
Dutch vet dedicates years to save Caspian seals in Iran
TEHRAN – Lenie 't Hart, a 78-year-old Dutch animal caretaker and animal rights activist, has spent 50 years on preserving seals, especially Caspian seals, which are exposed to environmental pollution and are at risk of extinction.
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2019-08-24 20:00
Caspian seals population shrinking alarmingly
TEHRAN – Caspian seals, the sole marine mammals inhabiting the Caspian Sea, have faced a sharp decline in population over the past three decades, pushing the species towards extinction, Davood Mirshekar, deputy chief of the Department of Environment for marine ecosystems, has stated.
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2019-01-13 22:19
National plan for safeguarding Caspian seal drafted
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is preparing a national action plan on preserving the relict species of Caspian seal in cooperation with the responsible organizations, Mehr reported on Saturday.
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2018-08-18 16:57
Iranian ships to carry message of preserving Caspian seals
TEHRAN — Given Caspian seals, the sole marine mammals inhabiting the Caspian Sea, have fallen into a drastic decline pushing the specie towards extinction, Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea will display Caspian seal image, deputy environment chief for marine affairs has said.
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2017-11-01 20:33
By Maryam Qarehgozlou
A need for national, regional, international co-op to save Caspian seal
TEHRAN — There is a great need for national, regional and international cooperation to conserve the Caspian seal, an environment official has said.
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2017-08-12 19:33
On the occasion of Caspian Sea Day
TEHRAN — Iran and other Caspian Sea littoral states celebrate Caspian Sea Day, August 12, annually to raise awareness about the environmental ramifications of human interference with this valuable ecosystem.
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2017-02-28 07:38
By Farnaz Heidari
Caspian seals encounter steep population decline
Caspian seal are considered as a relict species that are now confined to the Caspian Sea. Seals has been the subject of major international controversy due to the harvesting of its attractive white pups.
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2016/10/02
By Farnaz Heidari
Why wildlife management in Iran needs more support?
Like forests, wildlife has had special value for people, not only for the meat and hides which provides us with food and clothing, but also because we enjoy knowing that we share the Earth with other living creatures, enjoy observing them, and in some cases have made them cultural and even sacred symbols.
