The Aral Sea
The Aral Sea. Problem. Irrigation system set up in 1950’s by Soviet Officials, which diverts 95% of The Aral Sea’s inflow. By 1960, the area of The Aral Sea had declined 50 %. Likewise, the volume had decreased by 80% Biodiversity declined, all 24 species of fish are gone. Resulting Issues.
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