Overview
- Research evaluated over 21,000 marine species, highlighting the impact of climate and human-caused stressors.
- Climate change, particularly rising sea surface temperatures and ocean acidification, is a dominant threat.
- Corals, mollusks, echinoderms, and crustaceans are among the most at-risk groups.
- Even relatively untouched marine habitats are home to species at elevated risk of extinction.
- The study suggests targeted conservation efforts could be more effective and politically feasible than blanket protections.