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AI model analyzes 52 factors to flag extinction risks for 10,000 fish species
- February 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Whether it's redfin pickerel in the Kennebec River or sturgeon in the Great Lakes, nearly one-third of freshwater fish species are facing possible extinction, threatening food supplies, ecosystems and outdoor recreation. As conservationists work to preserve these species, the University of Maine assistant professor Christina Murphy asked herself if there was an easier way to identify threats to fish before they become endangered.
Originally published at Phys.org