Global Assessment Warns 96% of Coral Reefs Risk Collapse by 2075

A new global assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems globally are critically endangered and face a high risk of collapse by 2075. This first-ever IUCN Red List of Ecosystems assessment for coral reefs identifies climate change-induced heat stress as the main threat, compounded by overfishing and coastal development. The findings underscore the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect remaining resilient reefs.