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IUCN lists nearly all coral reef ecosystems as Critically Endangered

Original: “122 of the 127 coral reef ecosystems (96%) are Critically Endangered, covering 99.8% of the assessed reef area… Marine

The IUCN Red List assessment found 122 of 127 coral reef ecosystems — 96% — are Critically Endangered, covering 99.8% of assessed reef area. The report identifies marine heatwaves as the biggest threat, with warming oceans making heatwaves more frequent and longer-lasting. Conservationists are urging rapid emissions cuts and stronger reef protection.

Why now: The IUCN's stark new assessment that almost all coral reef ecosystems face critical endangerment is prompting widespread alarm about ocean warming.

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• “122 of the 127 coral reef ecosystems (96%) are Critically Endangered, covering 99.8% of the assessed reef area… Marine heatwaves are the biggest threat. As the ocean warms, heatwaves occur more often and last longer” https:// iucn.org/story/202610/red-list… · Akshay@eupolicy.social · 4

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