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“I see a completely different world in the sea”: Kazakh diver’s video mesmerizes the Internet
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“I see a completely different world in the sea”: Kazakh diver’s video mesmerizes the Internet

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  • A diver from Aktau, Kazakhstan, captured stunning underwater footage of a massive school of Caspian sprat, mesmerizing internet users with the rare beauty of the Caspian Sea.
  • The diver, Kanat Abdiyev, described the underwater world as a realm of silence and beauty, emphasizing the luck involved in capturing such a moment.
  • Beyond the beauty, Abdiyev also witnesses pollution on the seabed and has dedicated himself to collecting waste, collecting approximately 1.5 tons of trash from the sea over the past year.

Kanat Abdiyev, a diver from Aktau, Kazakhstan, has captivated the internet with breathtaking underwater video showcasing a rare spectacle: a massive school of juvenile Caspian sprat moving in unison. The footage, captured near Blue Bay, about 70 kilometers from Aktau at a depth of nine meters, reveals the hidden beauty of the Caspian Sea's depths.

The underwater world is a realm of silence and beauty. Beneath every wave lies an extraordinary life that we may not even know exists.

— Kanat AbdiyevDescribing his experience and fascination with the Caspian Sea's underwater environment.

Abdiyev, 38, described the underwater world as a "realm of silence and beauty," where "beneath every wave lies an extraordinary life that we may not even know exists." He noted that encountering such a large school of fish was a moment of "pure luck," requiring patience and favorable weather conditions before each dive.

Encountering a school of fish like this is, of course, pure luck.

— Kanat AbdiyevReflecting on the rare opportunity to film the large school of Caspian sprat.

However, Abdiyev's dives have also exposed him to the harsh reality of pollution in the Caspian Sea. He frequently encounters plastic bottles, bags, and car tires littering the seabed. This has inspired him to become an environmental activist, collecting waste during his dives. "To me, the sea is not merely a beautiful place but an entire world that needs careful treatment and protection," he stated.

To me, the sea is not merely a beautiful place but an entire world that needs careful treatment and protection. I realized that through my passion, I could benefit people, the environment and living creatures.

— Kanat AbdiyevExplaining his motivation for environmental activism and waste collection in the Caspian Sea.

Over the past year, Abdiyev has collected approximately 1.5 tons of household waste from the Caspian Sea. He recently resigned from his job as a facilities manager to focus on his passion for diving and his travel agency, aiming to develop ecotourism and share the sea's beauty with others. He now primarily practices freediving, holding his breath for up to two minutes, and hopes to acquire better equipment to explore the underwater world more extensively.

When I dive into the sea, I see a completely different world. It fascinates me, and I want others to see this beauty too.

— Kanat AbdiyevExpressing his desire to share the beauty of the underwater world with a wider audience.
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