Nearly a third of all freshwater fish species are threatened by extinction, a new report by 16 conservation groups found.
Over half of the world’s freshwater species have already become extinct, with 16 disappearing in 2020 alone. (1/4) nbcnews.to/3pRbPIN
Over half of the world’s freshwater species have already become extinct, with 16 disappearing in 2020 alone. (1/4) nbcnews.to/3pRbPIN
Populations of larger species, weighing more than 60 pounds, have fallen by a “catastrophic” 94%.
While freshwater fish are vital for the functioning of the world’s rivers, lakes and wetlands, millions of people also depend on them for food security and their livelihoods. (2/4)
While freshwater fish are vital for the functioning of the world’s rivers, lakes and wetlands, millions of people also depend on them for food security and their livelihoods. (2/4)
Conservation groups point to various pressures on global freshwater fish populations, including habitat degradation, draining of rivers and threat of climate change.
Of the roughly 10,000 species whose conservation status has been assessed 30% are at risk of extinction. (3/4)
Of the roughly 10,000 species whose conservation status has been assessed 30% are at risk of extinction. (3/4)
“As we look to adapt to climate change and we start to think about all the discussions that governments are going to have on biodiversity, it’s really a time for us to shine a light back on freshwater,” a WWF manager said. (4/4) nbcnews.com/news/world/ext… #NBCNewsThreads
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