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The following are the 620 marine animal species or species populations on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as of 1-13-10 listed as either Extinct, Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable. Near Threatened, Least Concern and those listed as Data Deficient have been excluded though they are likely to end up on this list in the future.Endangered North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis

These are just the marine species known to be in trouble and are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, based on how little we currently know about life in the ocean. Click a species' scientific name for the IUCN Red List species page and its version link for a page describing the associated species-specific codes. Linked bolded common names represent existing species home pages on marinebio.org.

If you would like to help create home pages for those below (especially the groupers, skates, corals and marine birds), please email us at info@marinebio.org

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Saving the snow leopard with stem cells

The survival of the endangered snow leopard is looking promising thanks to scientists who have, for the first time, produced embryonic stem-like cells from the tissue of an adult leopard.

Mysterious monkey re-discovered in Borneo

Researchers were stunned to rediscover one of the rarest primates in Borneo, the grizzled langur, thought by many to be extinct.

Rare Miller's grizzled langur rediscovered in Borneo

Scientists have found one of the rarest and least known primates in Borneo, Miller's Grizzled Langur, a species which was believed to be extinct or on the verge of extinction. The findings confirms the continued existence of this endangered monkey and reveals that it lives in an area where it was previously not known to exist.

Biodiversity crisis is worse than climate change, experts say

Biodiversity is declining rapidly throughout the world. The challenges of conserving the world's species are perhaps even larger than mitigating the negative effects of global climate change, experts say.

Butterflies and birds unable to keep pace with climate change in Europe

Butterflies and birds are no longer able to keep up with climate change. Compared with 20 years ago, butterflies are now 135 kilometers behind the shifting climate zones and birds more than 200 kilometers, according to findings of a new study.

Extremely rare turtle is released into the wild

Biologists have successfully released a Southern River terrapin (Batagur affinis) – one of the most endangered turtles on Earth – into the Sre Ambel River in Cambodia.

Arctic plants face an uncertain future

New research shows that a warmer climate will have quite different consequences for plant species in the Arctic. While most species are expected to lose part of their current habitat, the genetic consequences will differ markedly among species. The research results will have major impact on future conservation efforts.

Climate adaptation difficult for Europe's birds

For the past 20 years, the climate in Europe has been getting warmer. Species of bird and butterfly which thrive in cool temperatures therefore need to move further north. However, they have difficulty adapting to the warmer climate quickly enough, as shown by new research.

Wandering albatross alters its foraging due to climate change

Wandering albatrosses have altered their foraging due to changes in wind fields in the southern hemisphere during the last decades. Since winds have increased in intensity and moved to the south, the flight speed of albatrosses increased and they spend less time foraging. As a consequence, breeding success has improved and birds have gained 1 kilogram.

Early primate had transitional lemur-like grooming claw

A new study examines the first extinct North American primate with a toe bone showing features associated with the presence of both nails and a grooming claw, indicating our primate ancestors may have traded their flat nails for raised claws for functional purposes, much like pop icons Adele and Lady Gaga are doing today in the name of fashion.

New 'horned' snake species discovered

Biologists have announced the discovery of a spectacularly colored snake from a remote area of Tanzania in East Africa.

'Extinct' for 150 years, an iconic Galápagos giant tortoise species lives

Representatives of a giant tortoise species that had apparently been driven to extinction by humans more than 150 years ago must be alive today, if in very small numbers. Researchers have come to this conclusion based on the "genetic footprints" of the long-lost species Chelonoidis elephantopus in the DNA of their hybrid sons and daughters.

New primate species discovered on Madagascar

Biologists have discovered a new primate species in the Sahafina Forest in eastern Madagascar, a forest that has not been studied before. The name of the new species is Gerp's mouse lemur (Microcebus gerpi).

A new wild ginger discovered from the evergreen forest of Western Ghats of South India

Recent explorations in the evergreen forest of western Ghats resulted in the discovery of a new wild relative of the large cardamom from South India.

Identifying sloth species at a genetic level

Identifying species, separating out closely related species and managing each type on its own, is an important part of any animal management system. Some species, like the two types of two-toed sloth, are so close in appearance and behavior that differentiation can be challenging. Conservation researchers have developed a mechanism for identifying these reclusive species from each other.

Pneumonia outbreak in endangered markhor goats

If they didn't have enough to worry about from dodging poachers, snow leopards, and landslides in Central Asia's rugged mountains, a population of endangered markhor -- a majestic wild goat species -- has contracted pneumonia.

Bird smuggler busted in Indonesia

A smuggler using a public bus to transport a veritable aviary of rare birds for the illegal pet trade was recently arrested by Indonesian authorities.

Prehistoric predators with supersized teeth had beefier arm bones

The toothiest prehistoric predators also had beefier arm bones, according to results of a new study. Saber-toothed tigers may come to mind, but these extinct cats weren't the only animals with fearsome fangs. Take the false saber-toothed cats -- also known as nimravids -- and their catlike cousins, a family of carnivores called the barbourofelids.

The Bechstein's bat, more Mediterranean than thought

The Bechstein's bat or Myotis bechsteinii lives in deciduous forests. It used to be very common in the Holocene era, but today there are only a few dispersed groups, despite the fact that a colony can be found almost anywhere in Europe. It has been rendered vulnerable by human interference and forest destruction. And this has even led to confusion about its origin.

Climate change models may underestimate extinctions: Animals and plants could be on a collision course created by climate change

Predictions of the loss of animal and plant diversity around the world are common under models of future climate change. But a new study shows that because these climate models don't account for species competition and movement, they could grossly underestimate future extinctions.

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