Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Invasive species are a bigger problem than they are viewed as. This is shown through Jennifer Klos’ article The Threat of Invasive Species. Invasive species are organisms that cause some kind of destruction to both the ecosystem and the economy, “harmful not because of what they are,but where they happen to be” (Klos.1). As stated before, it isn’t their faults. The main cause for invasive species are humans. Humans that are selfish and don’t think of the consequences of bringing a foreign…

Globalization has changed and shaped how we perceive the world for the past centuries. With the emerging trends of technological advancement, humans nowadays live in much more convenient lives as a results of benefitting from it. From the ability to order foods online, call an Uber through smartphones to communication face-to-face from the other side of the world, everything is within reach and thus implement our digital-active lifestyle. However, with great power comes great responsibilities,…

The devastation of both coral reefs and kelp forests can vary in strength depending on their biogeography. After the initial acute event that wipes out either the reef or the forest occurs, it is usually the water quality or fish population that determines whether they can recover. Both these processes’ strength depends on where they occur, and the biogeography of the area they are in. Coral reefs that are not located by a ravine run off do not have the issue of sewage, or fertilizer run offs.…

what it would feel like to breath clean, thin air without smelling the gas of a pickup going 30 down your subdivision. I believe that the changes things make affects populations within our ecosystem in both a positive and negative way . Today you will learn about these changes and how it affects our ecosystem. Snakes are a truly beautiful species, and they help us. Snakes love to eat rats and mice, which is good because they keep the population under control. But what if the climate changed,…

As an islanded nation Australia was comparatively free of invasive species that existed in other countries, until post-Colonial times increasing trade between Australia and foreign countries has caused an increase in the species entering the country. Invasive species are a threat to the environmental, social and economic health of Australia. Invasive feral animals such as pigs, goats, rabbits, cattle, buffalos, donkeys, camels and Horses cause degradation to natural habitats by selective or…

animals. This paper aims to outline a single form of invasive species giving full account of its origin and other specifics. Furthermore, it outlines the factors that have led to the successful existence of the species in a strange or non-native ecosystem. In this paper, the case will be the Wild Boar. The wild boar is native to Eurasia. The main reason for its import was to provide alternative food source and it is said that the Wild boar escaped domestication. Nonetheless, other scientists…

Earthworm invasion in previously earthworm free regions (e.g., glaciated northern part of North America and Europe) has become a conservation threat to rare native species, community, and ecosystems (Gundale 2002; Hale et al. 2006; Nuzzo et al 2009; Maerz et al. 2009; Sutherland et al. 2011; Nuzzo et al. 2015). In 2011, Sunderland and coauthors identified earthworm invasions in previously earthworm free regions as one of the 15 most immerging issues of biodiversity conservation. One of the…

As scuba diving becomes more popular, there is a growing concern about the impact it will have on coral reefs. In Cancun, Mexico the closure of the natural reef, Manchones, was being considered to protect it against human impacts, such as scuba diving and pollution, instead the artificial reef, MUSA, was created to offer an alternative attraction for tourists. MUSA is an underwater museum that aims to combine art and conservation through the submersion of sculptures. The aim of the study was…

anticipate it to continue to expand without restoration efforts. A foundational question to be asked about Mystic Vale is if it is a natural area in an urban ecosystem. There are a few popular options for urban ecosystem restoration such as conservation and restoration at fringes, restoration of remnant patches, the management of novel ecosystems and gardening with significant local species (Standish, Hobbs, & Miller, 2013). Barriers with restoration in urban areas include development and…

Objective: The objective of the proposed study is to estimate the economic value of the ecosystem services and benefits provided by various types of land uses found within the part of Julienne Carly’s property in North Bay, Ontario, presenting a corridor approximately 200 m wide and 5 km long across the property. The proposal summarizes the required actions, as well as estimates associated costs and duration of the natural capital valuation. The proposed consulting report is intended to assist…