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.