Loss Of Biodiversity

The loss of biodiversity is a direct reflection of the actions of the human race. Non-native invasive species, plants and animals alike are causing a drastic shift in the ecosystem and while these foreign aliens thrive they are consequently killing native species in the surrounding areas. While humans take most of the blame, other factors such as weather also play a role in the relocation of certain species; the natural occurrence of relocation is why it is crucial that the human race stop aiding in the spread on non-native species that is killing the environment. Non-native invasive species are thriving in foreign environments while killing native species in the surrounding area. Species relocation is often times to blame from humans interacting with ecosystems in a negative way, however is also a natural occurrence which is why in order to preserve our ecosystems, humans must eliminate their role in the transportation …show more content…
Carpenter, J.Zanden it is apparent that invasive species and loss of biodiversity has had a direct effect on humans in the following ways: for example, the invasive species overtaking freshwater ecosystems, that “provid[e] drinking water, fisheries, pollution dilution, recreation and other goods and services” (J. Walsh, S.Carpenter, J.Zanden) are now being compromised due to destruction from these alien species. Further evidence to support the destruction of freshwater ecosystems is seen through the introduced “spiny water flea…which is non-native in North America, [it] is a voracious zooplanktivore that has the capacity to consume more zooplankton than fish [alone]…” (J. Walsh, S.Carpenter, J.Zanden) which is evident that it has had drastic effects on that ecosystem by nearly incinerating the zooplankton population therefore compromising that freshwater