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Endangered means at risk of being extinct. When an animal becomes extinct there's none left. When animals go extinct, it tips the balance of our eco system.

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Found exclusively on Mexico’s Gulf of California, there's as little as 10 left in the wild. Due to gill net fishing, these animals have been pushed to near extinction.

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There are fewer than 340 left. They often get tangled in fishing gear which has drastically decreased the population.

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There are about 13,000 Manatees left. Mainly found in Florida, these animals have become endangered due to loss of habitat and being hit by boats.

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Found in the Hawaiian islands, these seals are endangered due to human disturbance and loss of habitat. There are about 1,600 left between all the islands.

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Due to climate change, Polar Bears are losing their main habitat. Currently, there are about 25,000 polar bears however, they are in a major decline.

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Native to New Zealand, these dolphins are at risk of extinction. This is due to becoming tangled in fishing nets.

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Sawfish are endangered due to habitat loss as well as bycatch.

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Native to the Arctic and Sub-Arctic waters, these whales are endangered due to climate change.

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Manta Rays are often targeted by fishers for their gill plates.

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These turtles have become threatened due to illegal trade and loss of habitat.

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Atlantic Puffins are becoming endangered due to overfishing and climate change.

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Climate change and overfishing have pushed penguins to extinction. This is due to their need for cold environments and fish to eat.

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Walruses are facing extinction due to climate change and pollution.

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Hammerhead sharks are threatened by overfishing and bycatch.

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These tuna have become endangered due to over fishing and illegal fishing practices. This type of tuna is sought out for sushi.

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Thankfully, there is plenty we can do to save the ocean and endangered sea animals. If we all do our part, we can save the seas and hopefully reverse some of the damage that has already been done.

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By reducing energy usage, you can help the earth. By walking or biking to school or work and using energy-efficient lighting. Also, by eliminating single-use plastics. Many plastics that make it to sea are eaten by animals causing them to choke or they get caught around their neck/body.