By iastoppers.in
The vaquita, a small porpoise native to the Gulf of California, faces extinction due to illegal fishing practices and habitat destruction.
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Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, are threatened by commercial fishing and marine pollution, impacting their global populations.
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Hawksbill sea turtles, known for their beautiful shells, are critically endangered due to poaching and loss of nesting sites.
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Sea otters play a vital role in maintaining kelp forest ecosystems but are threatened by oil spills, fishing nets, and climate change.
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River dolphins, such as the Amazon and Ganges river dolphins, are endangered due to habitat degradation, pollution, and accidental bycatch.
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Florida manatees are vulnerable to boat collisions, loss of warm-water habitats, and pollution, leading to declining numbers.
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The Hawaiian monk seal is critically endangered due to habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and human disturbances.
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Once on the brink of extinction, Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are still endangered but have shown recovery thanks to intensive conservation efforts.
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Giant manta rays face threats from overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution, affecting their migratory patterns and populations.