Nearly One in Four Freshwater Species Threatened Worldwide

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Many creatures living in freshwater are in danger now due to climate change caused by human activities such as excessive fishing, pollution, etc.

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A survey carried out by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) revealed that habitats of fish, shrimp, and crabs that live in freshwater are in danger now.

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Some freshwater species are on the verge of extinction, and some may include fauna in the Western Ghats of India.

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People globally depend on freshwater resources for potable water, flood control, and to combat climate change, since it is an integral part of the ecosystem.

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Dr. Catherine Sayer, chief of the Freshwater Biodiversity Section of IUCN, said policies are to be followed by governments for protecting freshwater sources.

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The IUCN has red-listed 23,496 species which depend on freshwater. Out of these species, 4,294 are battling for their survival.

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Most of these species are to be found in Lake Victoria, Lake Titicaca, the western zone of Sri Lanka, and the Western Ghats of India, where the needs of each species differ.

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Freshwater fish are in danger due to dam projects, sand extraction, and hunting, making it necessary to rejuvenate rivers and streams and establish rules for fishing.

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