What is the most endangered sea animal?

Many marine animals are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction. Currently, the most endangered sea animal is the vaquita, a small porpoise found in the Gulf of California. It is estimated that only around 10 individuals remain in the wild.

The vaquita is critically endangered due to accidental entanglement in fishing gear, mainly gillnets, used to catch shrimp and other fish. Efforts to protect the species, including a two-year ban on gillnets, have been largely unsuccessful, and the population continues to decline. Other endangered sea animals include the North Atlantic right whale, the Hawaiian monk seal, and the leatherback sea turtle.

Conservation efforts, such as sustainable fishing practices, marine protected areas, and consumer education, are crucial to preserving marine life and preventing further extinctions. It is important that we take action to protect these vulnerable species and their habitats before it is too late.