What economic activity by the Soviet Unions was killing the Aral sea?
The Soviet Union government boosted the production of cotton,
which is a cash crop. Also, cotton is a thirsty crop, which means
it needs a lot of water, and the area around the Aral sea is a
desert. So, the cotton takes water from the Aral sea, by that it is
killing it.
At present, the Aral Sea - is one of the most popular
destinations for adventure travel. Many tour operators in
Uzbekistan offer interesting tours to the Aral, Muynak, Nukus.
For example, people-travels.com/trip-to-aral-sea.html