CURRENT ENVIRONMENT STATE OF COASTAL MARINE WATER OF DAGESTAN

Abstract

Aim. We analysed current environmental state of the Dagestan coast of the Caspian Sea. Data on the spatial variability of contaminants in the coastal areas of the Dagestan segment of the Caspian Sea from the northern districts (Lopatin) to the central (Sulak coastal land) and, further, to the southern district (within Russian subsoil management) confirm that it is caused by irregular contamination of the sea by above-ground sources. 
Location. Dagestan coastal area of the Caspian Sea
Methods. Concentration analysis of background contamination of chemical agents in the Dagestan coastal water from northern districts (Lopatin) to southern (Sulak coastal land) during the period between 2004 and 2007.
Results. Data on the spatial variability of contaminants in the coastal areas of the Dagestan segment of the Caspian Sea from the northern districts (Lopatin) to the central (Sulak coastal land) and, further, to the southern district (within Russian subsoil management) confirm that it is caused by irregular contamination of the sea by above-ground sources.
Main conclusions. The envisaged large-scale hydrocarbon resource development requires regular monitoring of sea currents on Makhachkala, Izberbash and Derbent roads.