Featured on Deeper Blue:Did you know marine iguanas are the world’s only marine lizard and are found at the Galapagos Islands?Marine iguanas have a small range and are listed as vulnerable to extinction by the IUCN. Main threats to their survival include introduced predators such as cats, rats, and pigs, plus the impacts of climate change.Changes in the global climate affect the iguanas’ beach nesting habitat and the ability to regulate their body temperature on land. Changes in weather patterns also affect the iguanas by reducing the availability of the algae they feed on.https://www.deeperblue.com/diving-with-marine-iguanas