# Nearly half of reef-building coral species face elevated extinction risk, scientists say

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-16 07:54 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25FUpaw5svo

> A new study published in Nature finds that nearly 44% of reef-building coral species face elevated extinction risk, with climate change-driven ocean warming the biggest threat. Scientists warn coral decline puts marine biodiversity, food security, coastal protection and millions of livelihoods worldwide at risk.