Deep-sea vent mollusc extinction surpasses 66% by 2027

By December 31, 2027, at least 67% of the deep-sea vent mollusc species currently listed as threatened will be declared extinct or functionally extinct by the IUCN Red List. This includes species adapted to hydrothermal vents with temperatures up to 450°C, which are directly impacted by deep-sea mining operations.

environmental · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

75%

Closes

2027-12-31

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