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One curious coastal creature is at critical risk of extinction — here's what Australia's doing to help. Just off the coast of Tasmania, little red fish with hand-like fins are struggling to survive.

Scientists have collected 25 extremely rare red handfish from the ocean off Australia, hoping to protect the struggling species from warming seas, human-caused habitat changes and ravenous urchins.