Rapidly Rising Extinction Threat for Freshwater Fish Species Due to Climate Change
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A report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warns that 25% of the world's freshwater fish species, amounting to thousands of species, are at risk of extinction. Climate change, pollution, overfishing, invasive species, disease, dams, and water extraction are all contributing factors. The IUCN emphasizes the importance of well-managed freshwater ecosystems to maintain food security, livelihoods, and economies. Around 200 million people rely on freshwater fish as their primary source of protein. The IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species now includes 157,190 species, with 44,016 facing extinction.
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