Marine world to face mass extinction: Scientists warn about impending climate event
Researchers have warned that if human-led emissions continue unchecked, the marine world will face mass extinction by 2100.
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Researchers have warned that if human-led emissions continue unchecked, the marine world will face mass extinction by 2100.
An unprecedented loss of marine biodiversity since the extinction of the dinosaurs is possible. Marine life as we know it will undergo mass extinction in the next few centuries if greenhouse gas emissions continue.
The experts also said urgent action is required to prevent coral reefs from being extinct. Environmental scientists highlighted that coral reefs may soon disappear within the next three decades if no concrete actions are taken.
A range of considerable suggestions to safeguard, preserve, and study the world’s coral reefs–called the “canaries in the coal mine” of climate change—has been reported by an international group of environmental scientists.
Sharks, whales, and other large predators are at risk of being left behind as their prey may likely migrate to new regions of the oceans.