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Aral Sea
Shrinkage of the Aral Sea, 1960–2014.
The Kok-Aral Dam was constructed to stabilize the water level of the North Aral Sea, which is located entirely within the borders of Kazakhstan.21
Funded by the World Bank and completed in 2005, the dam serves to preserve the northern portion of the sea by preventing water from flowing into the southern basins. By maintaining the water level in the north, the project has facilitated the recovery of the region's local environment and its associated industries, such as fishing.21