IUCN declares at least 15 deep-sea mollusc species extinct by 2029

By 2029, scientific surveys confirm the extinction of at least 15 deep-sea mollusc species previously listed as endangered due to deep-sea mining activities. This will be the first documented mass extinction event directly linked to human commercial exploitation of hydrothermal vents.

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Implied probability (Yes)

60%

Closes

2029-12-31

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