Quantification and elimination of threats to the Caspian Seal
Country: IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
Employer: Darwin Initiative - Leeds University
Focal Area: Biodiversity and Public-awareness
O.P Program: OP2 Coastal, Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Dates: 4/2008 - 4/2009
Grant Amount: 15,250 GBP
Project Status: Under Development
Project Types: Field research, Public awareness, and Educational workshops for related
jobs to Caspian waters
Project Details & Results
1- Basic scientific researches on Caspian Seal biology including compiling observation
records, sampling for toxicological, Physiological tests, etc.
2- Developing educational programmes with fishing communities, Game-wardens and
other related jobs in Caspian waters to reduce seal deaths during different operations.
3- Caspian coasts monitoring for Seal mortality and compiling data on mortality
causes and Sex/Age distribution in dead Seals
4- Public awareness with schools and communities in coastal villages
5- Restoring haul-out and foraging habitat for seals along the coast of Iran with
a special focus on developing a seal reserve area
6- 6. Working on CDV status by sampling both seals and wild canids (such as jackals)
for CDV
Partners
Other Partners: Department of the Environment - Iran Fisheries Co. - Caspian Seal
Research Center - Caspian Environment Program - Gilan University
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