Abstract
Caspian seal (Pusa caspica) is countered as a unique, endangered species, restricted only to the Caspian Sea. High death rate of Caspian seal has been reported owing to chemical infections, extreme concentration of chemical trace elements, organochlorine pollutants, etc. Among numerous possible reasons for mortality of Caspian seals, the role of culture in mortality has always been less-noticed.Accordingly, the present study was put forth by studying the culture of inhabitants at Southern border of Caspian Sea. For this, the behavior of local communities was interviewed. It was observed that Iranian people were not adequately familiar with real worth of different creatures in environment, and considered them as dangerous enemies, or at least annoying. Therefore, when encounter the animals, they attempt to kill, harass, or scare them away. Usually, unidimensional view of financial gain from seals, and excessive fishing of aquatics fed by seals put them in danger of extinction. Over all, In order to gain more consistent findings on this matter, furthur researches are suggested.
Highlights
The Caspian seal (Pusa caspica) is one of the smallest members of the earless seal family; uniquely found in brackish waters of Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is characterized by different variations in its base level during the late Cenozoic period, and provides important sources for long-term records of regional climate due to its location within the interior of the Eurasian region[1]
Complex systems such as large ecosystems, e.g. the Caspian Sea, have mechanisms to spontaneously overcome the problems arisen in the system, and its components, and return the ecosystem to its original state
Summary
The Caspian seal (Pusa caspica) is one of the smallest members of the earless seal family; uniquely found in brackish waters of Caspian Sea. Indigenous culture seems to be one of the main reasons for extinction of Caspian seal (Pusa caspica) (1)Cherry (2008) stated that humans tend to misbehave as animals in numerous ways, both deliberately and unconsciously. The development may portend animal habitats, Fig. 2: Caspian seal causing extinction or endangerment of certain species[2]
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