Study finds one in four freshwater species faces extinction risk

gazette.com — January 8, 2025 at 07:01 PM UTC

A new study reveals that 24% of 23,496 freshwater species are at high risk of extinction. Key threats include pollution, dams, agriculture, and invasive species. The study highlights the urgent need for freshwater conservation efforts. The research, published in Nature, assessed various freshwater animals, including fish and crustaceans. It found the highest threat levels among crustaceans (30% threatened), followed by fish (26%) and dragonflies (16%). Lake Victoria, Lake Titicaca, and regions in India and Sri Lanka have the most threatened species. The study aims to identify conservation needs and track progress in protecting these vital ecosystems.

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