Arctic seals threatened by climate change, birds decline ... - IUCN
Oct 10, 2025 · Climate change pushes Arctic seals closer to extinction. Today’s update shows that the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) has declined from Vulnerable to Endangered, while …
Rising temperatures in the Arctic increase extinction risk for seal species
1 day ago · The hooded seal has been reclassified from vulnerable to endangered, while the bearded seal and harp seal have shifted from least concern to near threatened.
Seal | World Wildlife Fund
In some countries, seals are still killed in large numbers because fishermen blame them for the decline in fish. The ringed, ribbon, spotted, and bearded seals, collectively known as “ice …
IUCN Red List: Arctic seals on brink of extinction, global birds ...
Oct 10, 2025 · Three species of Arctic seals now face extinction due to global warming, while half the planet’s birds are in decline due to habitat loss.
New list of threatened species includes arctic seals, majority of …
Oct 10, 2025 · Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction by climate change and more than half of bird species around the world are declining under pressure from deforestation and …
Seals: Diet, Habitat, Behaviour, and Conservation | IFAW
There are currently no critically endangered seals, according to the IUCN, but the Galapagos fur seal, Hawaiian monk seal, Caspian seal, and Mediterranean monk seal are all endangered. …
Impacts of Climate Change on Seal and Sea Lion Prey, Habitat, …
Several seal and sea lions species are vulnerable given their dependence on specific environmental conditions during different times of the year. There are several species of ice …
Seals, birds under threat in new ‘red list’ of endangered species
Oct 10, 2025 · ABU DHABI - Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species …
Are Seals Endangered? The Threats and Conservation Efforts
Yes, some species of seals are considered endangered due to threats such as habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and illegal hunting. Species like the Mediterranean and Hawaiian …
Victory: Court Upholds Endangered Species Protection for Arctic …
Jul 11, 2025 · “Ringed seals have a shot at survival thanks to the Endangered Species Act, but only if we rapidly reduce the pollution destroying their habitat,” Goska said.