We are paying respect to 8 critically endangered marine species, along with a freshwater fish - Miss Kerala (Sahyadria denisonii), that's endemic to the fast-flowing hill streams and rivers of the Western Ghats (including Chaliyar river).
Less than 10 sightings in over a decade. Scientists say that Saw fishes are more endangered than tigers and elephants.
The Zebra Shark is one of the few sharks that can reproduce without mating, but still the numbers of these animals are reducing and they are at a very high risk of becoming extinct. On IUCN Red List
Categorized as 'vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List, if this disappears, coral reefs will follow its path to extinction too.
Highly endangered species of turtle due to developmental plans, sea erosion and plastic pollution in the oceans.
In regions such as India, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia. Ornate eagle rays are vulnerable to capture by a variety of fishing methods and fighting to survive.
The highly threatened Dugong is especially found in the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat. Their loss could endanger the growth of seagrass and cause climate change.
The great and the scalloped hammerheads are on the IUCN Red List. India is the world’s third largest harvester of sharks, many of which are threatened.
Ten of the world’s 41 seahorse species are found in Indian waters. Scientists at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) worry that exploitation of seahorses along the Indian coast is alarming, making them endangered.
Once endemic to Chaliyar River, overfishing and water pollution is threatening the existence of Sahyadria denisonii (Miss Kerala). On IUCN Red List.
