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Are sponges endangered?

No, sponges are not on the endangered species list.  However there are threats to their habitat in some areas, including benthic trawl fishing and coastal development, which causes terrigenous sedimentation.

Category:
  • Marine Life
  • Sponges
Keywords: scuba diving faqs, marine life, sponges, endangered species, threats to sponges, sponge conservation Author:
JGD
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