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96% of Coral Reefs Risk Collapse by 2075 Due to Climate Change
- The IUCN classified 96% of the planet’s coral reef systems as 'critically endangered'.
- Rising ocean temperatures and heat waves are the primary causes of this impending crisis.
- The collapse of coral reefs threatens marine biodiversity and local communities.
- Almost all shallow-water coral reefs, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, face a high risk of collapse by 2075.
- This assessment serves as a wake-up call for global climate action.
Articles (6)
The Japan Times·
Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN
The Times of India·
Marine life on the brink? 96% of coral reefs could face collapse by 2075
ABC News·
Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
The Straits Times·
Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN
The Guardian·
Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
The New York Times·
I.U.C.N. Red List Classifies Most Shallow Coral Reefs as Critically Endangered