Marine animals are all the species that live in the sea or, alternatively, animals that can live in both ecosystems, land and water, currently there is a large group of endangered aquatic animals, this is caused by different environmental and social factors. We invite you to continue reading to find out what they are.
endangered aquatic animals
The serious danger that some of the species of the animal kingdom are in is not a secret for humans, the marine world has been more affected by all this problem of marine animals in danger of extinction, however, it is a problem that is no longer has a solution for some of these species.
The critical danger is latent in the species that we will present below:
japanese eel
This eel is in a critical state, its extinction is imminent, this is due to its high consumption. Native to Japan, the eel is a food of the country, rich in vitamins and minerals, it is the cheapest in the Japanese market.
It is estimated that in about ten years, the Japanese will no longer be able to feed on this type of fish, since it will be extinct. In the same way it happens with other types of eels; human consumption is destroying its population.
Blue whale
Its size is twenty-seven meters and it weighs one hundred and twenty tons, categorized as one of the largest whales that inhabit the planet, despite its age, it belongs to one of the aquatic animals in danger of extinction, due to man and hunting. Illegal of this species. Some studies indicate that only one hundred and thirty copies of the species remain in the world. Blue whale, which are threatened by man and by marine predators such as the killer whale.
conical snail
Considered one of the snails with the highest concentration of poison in the world, this snail measures two hundred and thirty centimeters and its shell is cone-shaped, it represents a high risk for humans, since if its sting is not treated as soon as possible, the person can die poisoned.
It is in danger of extinction as it is a very old snail and its low rate of reproduction makes it impossible to increase its population.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFR8rA83s0
white headed dolphin
By far it is the smallest of the dolphin family, it has an approximate size of one meter sixty, when it reaches adulthood, and its weight is sixty kilograms, the female differs from the male by a few centimeters and kilograms more. One of the endangered aquatic species since 1.980, when a count of the species revealed a shocking result where only three thousand five hundred dolphins were counted.
Currently, some recent counts show that there are only one hundred white-headed dolphins left.
irrawadi river dolphin
It is a dolphin native to Asia, which is in critical danger of extinction, at present the exact number of dolphins of this species is unknown, in Asia this species is protected, however, illegal hunting does not stop, and increases with the passing of time and not only with this species, all species of animals so exposed to predators and to man with his insatiable desire to destroy the place where he lives.
Science ensures that this species was discovered in 1.966 and forty years later it was added to the list. It has a size of two meters thirty and a weight of one hundred and thirty kilograms.
Hawaiian Friar Seal
A species that is critically endangered, as its native Hawaiian name says, this animal was discovered in 1.905 and thanks to chemical spills that occur in the Hawaiian seas, years later the danger was revealed that the species suffered.
Knowing that there are already several species of seals that have become extinct, this species has a size of two and a half meters and its weight is two hundred and five kilograms. It is currently unknown how many seals of this species remain.
Steller's Sea Lion
This sea lion entered the list of endangered sea animals in 2010, it is still considered an almost threatened animal, native to the Asian continent and with a migration route to America, specifically Alaska, it has a size of three meters and a total weight of three hundred kilograms.
The problem of its extinction was caused by inconveniences in mating.
Sunfish
It is three meters long and weighs approximately one thousand kilograms, it is in a vulnerable state, reaching the stage of endangered animal, which is due to the fact that it is a victim of water predators, wild marine animals that have carried cassia the extinction of many species of fish.
It is also in high demand in the gastronomic market due to its great weight.
Napoleon fish
With a weight of two hundred kilograms and a size of two meters, the napoleon fish is in a vulnerable state, almost on the verge of becoming part of the aquatic animals in danger of extinction, it is a native species of Australia, and it is that only in its waters you can see this wonderful fish incomparable on the planet.
It is considered in danger since its commercialization for the gastronomy of the country is an almost millionaire demand.
Pristiformes
Commonly called sawfish, they are normally dangerous fish, they are in a slight state of concern regarding extinction, however, the association of aquatic animals in danger of extinction is already supporting with ideas to save this breed and not suffer their loss in the years to come.
They are nocturnal fish of approximately six meters, with an unknown weight and can inhabit salt and fresh water without any complications.
puffadder shyshark
This native fish of South Africa is in danger of extinction because it represents one of the most divine delicacies of the ocean for predators and because of its late reproduction, it has a size of sixty centimeters in length and its appearance is that of a legless lizard.
Currently there are only a thousand copies of this type of fish.
Umbrella octopus
This octopus has two fins on the lobe that resemble ears, its size is twenty centimeters and it weighs thirteen kilograms, it was discovered in 1920 and in 1984 it was declared an endangered species.
Living in the depths of the ocean, this octopus has a fierce enemy, the whales and sharks, which mostly like to eat cephalopods.
eagle ray
This species was discovered in 1838 and in 2006 it was announced that it was one of the aquatic animals in danger of extinction, this was due to the crossing of this species with others, now it is about to disappear.
Its weight is forty kilograms with a length of nine meters including its long tail. The skate belongs to a large family of cartilaginous fish.
fin whale
It is a whale that is in a vulnerable state among aquatic animals in danger of extinction. It has a size of twenty-seven square meters and a weight of seventy tons, it is the second largest whale that still inhabits the planet.
Recent studies indicate that in the 20th century there were only three thousand whales of this species left, which added it to the list of animals in danger of extinction, this amount is only 1979% of its annual reproduction at the time of its discovery, which according to counts of the species surrounded approximately three hundred and fifty thousand whales in XNUMX. Its population is threatened by the high demand of illegal fishing and hunting.
bighead bream
Its size is sixty-five centimeters, the reason why this fish is in danger of extinction is because it is heavily marketed to large food industries, without any country that guarantees its conservation this fish can reach its extinction total in about ten years.
Great Hammerhead Shark
This shark is considered one of the most curious species in the sight of man, due to the particular shape of its head. It is currently in serious danger of extinction, due to its lack of annual reproduction and due to hunting and fishing. illegal.
Its size is six meters and its weight is approximately half a ton, you can see the species that remain in aquariums in Florida and China. Some are found in more open off the coast of China, but their capture is considered serious and punishable by imprisonment.
Hawksbill turtle
One of the many species of turtles that inhabit the seas of the world, this one is distinguished by the saw shape that the edge of its shell has, it measures ninety centimeters and weighs eighty kilograms.
This turtle has been on the list of aquatic animals in danger of extinction since 1996, currently it presents a stage of critical danger, since there are only a total of two thousand species left, taking into account that each reproduction period is two hundred and fifty eggs.
Kemp's ridley sea turtle
It is just as threatened as the previous species, with the same category of critical danger, this species has a size of ninety centimeters and a weight of forty-five kilograms in its adulthood.
Native to Mexican waters, this turtle differs from other species due to its ability to change color, the danger of extinction of turtles is due to illegal hunting, their shells are used to make ornaments and decorations.
Green turtle
One of the species of turtles that is not currently critically endangered, its biggest problem is the contamination of the waters where it lives, however, it is a species protected by all countries and its hunting is illegal.
Its size is two meters and its weight is approximately two hundred kilograms, it is native to the seas of America, however, some have migrated to other oceans thus extending their territory, it is considered that the only active enemy of this turtle is the tiger shark.
Vaquita marina or cochito
With a size of one and a half meters and a weight of fifty kilograms, it is considered a direct family of the porpoises, native to the Mexican seas and without any migration route for the mating season, the vaquita marina is considered one of the smallest cetaceans. .
It is in critical danger on the list of aquatic animals in danger of extinction, this is due to illegal fishing and according to a count made in 2.018 of this species there were only thirty specimens left.
mute shark
Measuring one meter ten long and weighing three hundred and eighty-five kilograms, this shark is critically endangered, that is, it is on the verge of total extinction thanks to illegal hunting and fishing in Australian waters.
It is known that in the year 1.970 90% of its population disappeared and reproducing every two years this shark does not have the capacity to survive this problem, the remaining species are in captivity or aquariums around the world.
ray shark
It is a species of shark that is vulnerable, with a size of three meters and a weight of one hundred and thirty-five kilograms, it meets other Shark Characteristics and it is that unlike others it is not carnivorous, native to Japan.
It is vulnerable due to legal fishing since it is considered an exotic animal and due to its low gender diversity.
