Biodiversity: ‘Magical marine species’ pushed toward extinction

Biggs, H. (December 9, 2022) Biodiversity: ‘Magical marine species’ pushed toward extinction. BBC. (Article) https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63911045

Marine biologist, Prof Amanda Vincent, of the University of British Columbia, Canada, said the “awful status” of these species should shock us and engage us for urgent action.

“These magical marine species are treasured wildlife, from the wonderful abalone to the charismatic dugong and the glorious pillar coral, and we should safeguard them accordingly,” she added.