🐟 Rhodolith beds off Brazil's coast boost fish density, biomass & richness, vital for marine ecosystems. But #RESTORESEAS (#BiodivRestore) data from Costa das Algas Marine Protected Area shows threats from mining & trawling, calling for stronger protection.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-025-00852-0
πŸͺΈ #RESTORESEAS (#BiodivRestore) reports 1st local extinction of coral Phyllogorgia dilatata on Trindade Island. Models predict 63% habitat loss by 2100 due to climate change, with shifts in temperature, oxygen, & salinity. Urgent need for protected areas!
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118006