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  • Paleobiology
  • Marine Ecology
  • Conservation Science

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  • Global environmental change significantly impacts marine ecosystems.
  • Understanding long-term effects necessitates a cross-disciplinary approach.
  • Fossil records provide historical context for ecological changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility of marine fossil records for conservation.
  • To inform current extinction risk assessments using paleobiological data.
  • To guide marine conservation strategies and decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ecological and environmental information in the marine fossil record.
  • Analysis of deep-time and recent fossil data.
  • Synthesis of paleobiological findings with conservation science.

Main Results:

  • Fossil records identify traits and conditions linked to extinction risk.
  • Historical data from fossils establish baselines for assessing change.
  • Paleontological data can inform management and restoration targets.

Conclusions:

  • Marine fossil records are vital for understanding and mitigating extinction risks.
  • Integrating paleobiology with conservation science enhances management strategies.
  • Co-produced research involving diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing climate change impacts.