Friday, February 2, 2024

Red handfish got their name for obvious reasons. Unfortunately, there are only 100 or so left in the world.


Found exclusively in rocky reef areas near Hobart, Tasmania, the animals' habitat is threatened by boats, development, pollution, and, of course climate change. 
The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) recently brought 25 of them into their care for protection from forecasted heatwaves.
 
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