Baku Bay waters to be cleaned of oil pollution

The surface of Baku Bay within the waters of the Seaside National Park is set to be cleaned of oil slicks and other petroleum-based organic waste, Report informs.

The Seaside Boulevard Administration has begun preparations for the cleanup.

The administration will pay 1.77 million manat ($1.04 million) to the Caspian Basin Emergency Rescue Service of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations for the work.

The Seaside Boulevard Administration was established in 2008 and has a charter capital of 65.211 million manat ($38.4 million). It is responsible for overseeing and managing the Seaside National Park, maintaining its territory, ensuring its day-to-day operations and supporting its long-term development.