Fish:
* Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus): This large flatfish, once abundant, has been severely depleted by overfishing.
* Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua): Overfishing and habitat loss have led to significant declines in cod populations.
* Orange Roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus): This deep-sea fish is slow-growing and vulnerable to overfishing.
* European Eel (Anguilla anguilla): This species faces threats from overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution.
Invertebrates:
* Sea Turtles (Various species): All seven species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss, fishing gear entanglement, and climate change.
* Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas): Overfishing and habitat destruction have reduced populations of this large bivalve.
* Coral Reefs (Various species): While not an animal, coral reefs are vital ecosystems that are threatened by pollution, climate change, and overfishing. Many species of fish and invertebrates depend on coral reefs for survival.
* Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.): These unique fish are threatened by habitat loss, overfishing, and the aquarium trade.
Mammals:
* Manatees (Trichechus spp.): These gentle giants are threatened by boat collisions, habitat loss, and pollution.
* Dolphins (Various species): Some dolphin species are threatened by bycatch in fisheries, habitat loss, and pollution.
* Whales (Various species): While some whale species have recovered from past threats, others are still endangered due to entanglement in fishing gear, habitat loss, and noise pollution.
This is not an exhaustive list, and many other species in the neritic zone face various threats. It's important to remember that conservation efforts are crucial to protect these animals and their habitats.