the sparkling waters that surround the florida keys may be a major tourist draw, but the national oassociation t5 years time, sea levels around parts of the keys could rise up to seven feet. rising sea temperatures will increase the severity of storms and hurricanes, both of which damaged the deer's habitat. >> we are not getting our arms around the climate change challenges nearly fast enough. i expect to be standing in a foot of water. and then to be waist deep. at that point there will not be viable key deer populations in the florida keys but they will probably be rescued by bringing them into zoos. i think that is a very sad outcome for a very interesting, iconic florida keys species. reporter: even with rising seas all around, for yokels -- locals , it is still a species worth saving. >> some estimates are that the earth is losing thousands of species a year. is one little deer that is already very limited going to make a difference? biologically, probably not. physically and personally, living among them, i think yes. it makes a difference. i think we should try to preserve them. ♪ anch