Conservation biology ppt

How do you choose a conservation biology problem?

Conservation Biology Basic biology Identify a problem of interest, then select methods of investigation.
Conservation biology Problems are chosen for us, must select methods of response (management) and identify what we need to know to select those methods.
Spotted Owls How much forest is required to prevent extinction of the spotted owl? .

Origin of New Species

speciation: process of new species formation where one original species evolves into one or more new and distinct species

Patterns of Diversity

factors affecting local/regional biodiversity o amount and annual pattern of solar radiation o amount and annual distribution of precipitation o average annual temperature and seasonality

Should biodiversity be preserved O Biophilia?

Ethical Principles diversity of species and ecosystems should be preserved o biophilia:

humans may have genetic predisposition to like biodiversity untimely extinctions of populations and species should be prevented .

What can you do to protect biodiversity?

Research, education, individual action, and public policy all have important roles to play in protecting biodiversity.
That means there's a lot you, personally, can do to preserve species and ecosystems - whoever you may be, and wherever you may live! This content is provided by the California Academy of Sciences.

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