# IUCN warns 96% of the world’s coral reefs face critical risk of collapse

https://mins.news/en/item/111608

- DW, 2026-10-22 18:18 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/96-of-world-s-coral-reefs-face-critical-risk-of-collapse-iucn-warns/a-79736234?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The International Union for Conservation of Nature says 96% of the world’s shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with nearly all at risk of collapse by 2075 if climate change continues. Climate-driven heat stress is the most consistent threat, while overfishing, coastal development, pollution, tourism and storms also degrade reefs.

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