Hurricane Dorian in 2019 caused significant devastation in the Bahamas, leaving many homeless and resulting in $5 billion in damages. This new study indicates that severe cyclones threaten island-endemic species, like the Bahama nuthatch, with at least 60 species at risk of extinction from future storms. Researchers mapped cyclones since 1972 and discovered that most severe cyclones hit biodiversity hotspots, particularly islands. Urgent conservation efforts are needed to protect these vulnerable species from the increasing frequency of cyclones, as their very existence could hinge on these storms.
Researchers found that 75% of severe cyclones have struck biodiversity hotspots composed entirely of islands, heavily impacting unique species like the Bahama nuthatch.
The study highlights that 60 species endemic to single islands are highly vulnerable to extinction from severe tropical cyclones, emphasizing the need for urgent conservation efforts.
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