It took decades for Roustaei to return to his Iranian roots and explore the cuisine of his youth. Eventually, he made his way ...

Since 2006, the sea has become almost two meters shallower, and by the end of the century, it is predicted to fall by another 8–18 meters.

On a beach just outside the Azerbaijani capital Baku, a pair of deserted swings creak back and forth in the wind. They were built to be close to the water of the Caspian Sea. Now the ground ...

Environmental activists are alarmed over the rapidly declining water levels of the Caspian Sea, highlighting the urgent need for action. The falling water levels pose significant threats to the ...

Mealtimes by the Caspian Sea were always displays of abundance. Omid Roustaei’s extended family would gather every summer, swimming at the beach in the morning and returning to mounds of food at ...