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November 15, 2024 by HAL
According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, 44% of reef-building coral species are now at risk of global extinction. This assessment evaluates 892 warmwater coral species and shows a notable increase in risk from 33% in the last assessment 16 years ago. The report highlights how climate change is a major threat to […]
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November 13, 2024 by HAL
A new report from the IUCN reveals that 44% of reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction. This analysis found that all 892 species of warm-water corals are in decline. Notably, Caribbean species like Staghorn and Elkhorn coral were heavily affected by a marine heatwave in 2023. Rising water temperatures and diseases are the […]
February 8, 2024 by HAL
The Mediterranean Sea is facing a significant risk of extinction for rays and other chondrichthyans like sharks. About half of the rays and more than half of the sharks in the region are threatened, including species such as the Spiny Butterfly Ray and the Giant Devil Ray, both of which are declining due to fishing […]
August 30, 2023 by HAL
One-third of all sharks and rays are threatened with extinction due to overfishing. The IUCN Red List assesses the risk for these species and categorizes them as critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable. Recent improvements in data collection show that more species are at risk than previously thought. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
December 9, 2021 by HAL
Thresher sharks are unique and agile creatures found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide. They are known for their long, whip-like tails, which they use to herd and stun small fish while hunting. All three species of thresher sharks face a high risk of extinction due to destructive fishing practices, and scuba divers may encounter […]
November 5, 2021 by HAL
In September, several significant measures were taken to protect shark and ray species globally. Bangladesh updated its wildlife laws to protect numerous threatened shark and ray species. A comprehensive assessment in Australia revealed that 12% of its sharks and rays are at an elevated extinction risk, prompting calls for action. Notably, researchers documented an increase […]
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