Biodiversity

One reason how bottling water impacts the ecosystem population and biodiversity is that it impacts ocean life in a negative way(pollution). Bottling water is convenient for an easy way to provide clean water. My partner and I think it is completely wasteful in the world. But, is bottling water really affecting our ecosystem? So far we researched how bottled water and tap water are kind of the same. Somehow most Americans believe bottled water is completely way more cleaner than tap water.…

nearby communities that have different physical characteristics. Gamma diversity compares communities on a grander scale, including similar places that are separated. Topology variation is important to gamma diversity. Many things can shape biodiversity. The two most important are global distribution of life and…

What is biodiversity? Introduction Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life on Earth at all its levels and includes genes to ecosystems, as well as the ecological and evolutionary processes that sustain it (Cardinale, 2012). The Earth’s biodiversity has long been a source of wonderment and scientific curiosity, but is increasingly becoming a source of concern. The sheer diversity of life is of inestimable value. Biodiversity has a number of functions on Earth, from providing a foundation…

In watching episode 9 of the Cosmos, I thought there were several interesting points that could be related back to the discussion of biodiversity and biomes in the C&C book. For starters, learning how various biomes were different and how they have changed over the course of the Earth’s history was fascinating. To learn how the Earth moved from a much more heated planet, enough that it was said that the temperature was enough to bake bread is eye opening. However just like with many aspects of…

I believe ecotourism is one way leading toward environmental conservation; protection of local biodiversity, and at the same time is a great opportunity for improving the local economy. Also, ecotourism gives the opportunity for sharing the beauty of such rich and abundant species and ecosystems with the world travelers. Unfortunately for Costa Rica, which is shown that ecotourism can be successful story in terms of bringing serious capital and investments, but I found it problematic once…

conservation programs are focused on the species level because in order to develop a strategy for conserving biodiversity, a substantial awareness of the abundance and distribution of species throughout the world is required (Textbook pg. 53,60). Our current knowledge of the amount of species present on Earth is imprecise for a variety of reasons; however, in order to move forward with protecting biodiversity, conservation biologists must have at least minimal knowledge of what they are setting…

needs and would focus on the relationship between human and nature. Berkes (2004) also raises the idea of forest conservation which expresses the emotiveness of the wilderness and displays natures astonishing biodiversity. Forest conservation is a way of planning and maintaining the biodiversity of an area so it can be preserved for future generations. It is these different strategies and perspectives presented by critics that subsidize to the establishment and management of protected areas in…

illegal hunting and trade, as well as the use of hunting sustainability model in conservation practice is to protect the future Focus. Illegal hunting and illegal wildlife exert a severe ruin to our diversity conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, but less than the related research. It recommended the establishment of monitoring bodies wildlife hunting and trade, strengthen the relevant legislation, enforcement and management of protected areas, to carry out wildlife hunting and trade…

there is a good possibility of the species become extinct in this world. Biodiversity seems to be increasing negatively. Species that are necessary in certain ecosystems like the western black rhinoceros have become extinct, whereas harmful bacteria are increasing due to mutations that allow them to have resistance to vaccinations. However, it is noticeable that more individuals are recognizing the need to protect biodiversity in this world and are acting upon that need which is a terrific thing…

many different environmental issues that are currently impacting Florida. The five main topics that we covered were Sustainability and Climate Change, Water Quality and Quantity, Waste Management and Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture, and Biodiversity. For Sustainability and Climate Change I learned about how we are trying to restore the water quality that we once had in Florida as well as what an increase in climate will do to our environment. As Grassy Waters Preserve, I learned that…