Nearly half of all reef-building coral species globally face a risk of extinction primarily due to the impact of climate change. The warning was issued following a comprehensive global assessment conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The findings highlight the escalating environmental threats facing marine ecosystems worldwide, specifically pointing to climate change as the driving force behind the potential disappearance of approximately 44 percent of reef-forming corals.
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