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[–] xkforce@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

For anyone curious, "the great dying" is thought to have killed over 95% of aquatic species in part because Oxygen levels in the ocean dropped considerably. Approximately 75% of species on land at the time died. It is thought to be the most devastating mass extinction in Earth's history.

[–] set_secret@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

this is already happening in Australia. our river systems have been heavily abused due to mining and agriculture. we're having more and more of these fish dying events.