On March 13th an aerial survey of the Caspian seal spring haulouts in the northeast Caspian Sea was conducted. The flight was done following the developed route, covering the areas of potential haulout sites. Observations were done from both sides of the plane with a constant photo and video shooting. Coordinates of found seal haulouts were marked for further registration and putting them on the map. At cameral processing of the data, it will be possible to estimate approximately the number of the resting seals at the found haulouts.
Researches are conducted by Institution "Institute of Hydrobiology and Ecology" under the program "Conservation of the Caspian seal population" which is financed by "Tengizchevroil" LLP.
In addition to the specialists of the two mentioned organizations, representatives of the Department of Ecology of the Atyrau region, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of Atyrau region took part in the aerial survey.
All participants thank the crew of the aircraft for an excellent flight and Tengizchevroil LLP for organizing the aerial survey.