Nudibranchs are vulnerable to the shifts that are happening in the ocean. Rising temperatures, ocean acidification, habitat loss and overfishing all threaten the various species. Most conservation efforts focus on protecting nudibranch habitats, conducting population surveys and creating marine protected areas. As we previously mentioned, nudibranchs are amazing as indicator species, allowing conservationists to monitor the impacts of climate change on ecosystem health by studying the behaviours and population of nudibranchs.

If you're looking to engage in some nudibranch conservation, the Conservation Diver has an amazing course on nudibranch ecology, which is designed to teach divers about these beauties and how they serve as indicators of reef health.