Nearly half of warm-water coral species are at risk of extinction due to climate change and other threats, a new IUCN report warns.

Nearly half of all warm-water coral species are at risk of extinction, according to a new IUCN report. This represents a significant increase from the one-third threatened in 2008. Climate change, severe bleaching, pollution, and unsustainable fishing are the main threats. The IUCN calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing other threats to protect these vital marine ecosystems.

November 12, 2024
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