Freshwater species are at risk. A new global threat map could help save some from brink of extinction

CBC - Nov 8, 2026

A colourful new map that paints a not-so-rosy global picture of what's putting freshwater species at risk could help conservationists focus on threats and species most urgently in need of support.

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