A Stanford report has discovered that large marine animals have a higher chance of becoming extinct than smaller creatures. Recent studies have shown that the larger the body mass of the animal is, the greater their chance of extinction. These studies are completely different from what they have been in the past. This pattern is most likely driven by human fishing. The two major groups of marine animals in danger are mollusks and vertebrates. These animals tend to be at the top of the food web , and help cycle nutrients throughout the oceans. Without them, there could be serious problems for the health of the marine ecosystems. This is a pattern that has occurred on Earth before with the massacre of mammoths. This problem can be solved with treaties on how we may hunt and fish. This environmental problem is important because it is caused by humans. More people need to be aware and educated on the problem so it can be stopped before more environmental issues arise.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160914144312.htm
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160914144312.htm