Fenomenul „super El Niño” amenință supraviețuirea unei specii unice în lume. Traficul ilegal agravează criza

Marine iguanas in the Galapagos face threats from the super El Niño phenomenon and increased illegal trafficking. Researchers warn that these factors jeopardize their survival. The super El Niño has begun to warm equatorial waters, affecting the iguanas' food source, macroalgae. Recent illegal captures have been reported, with iguanas found in poor conditions. The species is already vulnerable to climate change, and the illegal trade exacerbates their plight. Researchers call for stricter controls on international permits and support for coastal communities in Ecuador.