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The Persian Gulf is also home to over 700 species of fish, most of which are native to the gulf.

Of these 700 species, more than 80 % are coral reef associated, and directly or indirectly depend on the coral reef for their survival.

Overall, the wild life of the Persian Gulf is endangered from both global factors, and regional, local negligence.

Most pollution is from ships ; land generated pollution counts as the second most common source of pollution, ranging from mercury, to acidic or basic toxins.