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Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? Kim Preshoff details why the answer, to a large extent, is biodiversity.
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One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic ingredient that enables the world to work smoothly.
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- published: 02 May 2019
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Biodiversity is a key concept in ecology and has importance on both local and global scales. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life, or put more simply, the number of different individuals and lifeforms in an area.
Scientists usually measure biodiversity on either the genetic, species, or ecosystem levels. For example, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles on a global scale, you would find that there are over 350,000 known species of beetles on the planet. However, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles locally, you might only find 10 or 20 species. The reason for this difference is that biodiversity varies greatly with the location, habitat, and species being surveyed.
In general terms, biodiversity tends to be highest at the equator, and decrease at higher latitudes - i.e as you get further away from the equator. Knowing this information, where would you expect to find the habitats with the lowest biodiversity?
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- published: 11 Sep 2016
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Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, forests, deserts, ice caps and even cities. All this put together is biodiversity: the volume of life on Earth as well as how different species interact with each other and with the physical world around them.
Discover why we rely on biodiversity, and find out how you can protect it.
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- published: 22 May 2020
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Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems.
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- published: 17 Oct 2020
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In this video, we look at biodiversity and why this is important. We then look at how deforestation is reducing biodiversity.
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- published: 12 May 2018
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One million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The problem is, without this biodiversity humans are in trouble. But WHAT ON EARTH IS BIODIVERSITY? Here's what you need to know and why it’s so important for the health and resilience of us AND our planet.
- published: 24 Sep 2020
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In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, we look at how climate change is causing a decrease in biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety and variability of life, and climate change is causing the decline of biodiversity in numerous ecosystems via extreme weather, sea-level rise, and habitat destruction. Biodiversity matters because without such a variety of life and species, ecosystems begin to collapse ultimately affecting the livelihoods of communities reliant on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Biodiversity loss caused by climate change ultimately means species extinctions and a disconnect between animals and plants.
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- published: 08 May 2020
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Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the jaguar and the sea otter. He finishes with a quote from the father of biodiversity, E.O. Wilson.
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- published: 31 Dec 2011
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The key points covered of this video include:
1. Species Diversity
2. Genetic Diversity
3. Ecosystem Diversity
Species Diversity
Rather than spreading out evenly across the world, different groups of organisms live in specific habitats. A habitat is the place where an organism lives. An individual species will tend to live in the same habitat wherever it is found. A species is a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. Within an ecosystem there will be many different species co-existing - they form an area’s biodiversity. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area. Coral reefs and rainforests are examples of ecosystems with high species diversity. Species diversity refers to the number of species and the number of individuals within each species in a specified area.
Genetic Diversity
Individuals within a species are genetically quite similar which allows them to produce fertile offspring. Small genetic differences can have relatively large effects on the phenotype of an organism. Populations with high genetic diversity tend to be healthier than a highly inbred population with low genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is a measure of all the genes possessed by the individuals in a population or whole species.
Ecosystem Diversity
Habitats tend to be small. Ecosystems contain many habitats. Genetic diversity and species diversity usually measure small areas. Analysing larger areas requires looking at the ecosystem diversity of the area. Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the range of habitats on a range of scales from a small ecosystem to the whole world.
Summary
Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area
Biodiversity can be measured in a variety of ways and on a variety of different scales
Species diversity is a measure of the number of species and number of individuals within each species in an area
Genetic diversity is a measure of the variation between individuals in a population
Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the number of different habitats in an ecosystem or larger area
- published: 14 May 2019
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Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how it is being damaged, and the many ways you can help protect the delicate balance of our natural world.
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Take a moment. Look… and listen… to what’s around you.
All around you are the sights and sounds of living things who depend on other living things.
This link between species and ecosystems is called biological diversity – biodiversity!
Every living species on Earth is part of biodiversity. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest animals and the tallest trees…
… from the water we drink to the air we breathe, biodiversity is the “recipe” for the richness of life on earth. It’s the variety of all life…and it’s so important to our survival.
You see, planet Earth isn’t just a place – it’s crowded with life.
As Canadians, we depend on the biodiversity of ecosystems that are here, and outside of Canada. It’s all connected!
Think about this rain forest… that coral reef… these grasslands… these mountains.
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life, from our food, to our clothes, to our.medicines.
The delicate balance of biodiversity can be threatened through habitat destruction…
… over-consumption…
… pollution…
… invasive species…
… and climate change.
If you take pieces away from the building blocks of biodiversity, it’s like removing key parts of a building’s foundation… it loses its strength… and we lose species and habitat.
The simple truth is, we can’t live without biodiversity! That’s why it’s worth protecting and restoring. Here’s how you can help.
Begin with learning. Discover how the web of life is connected in your neighbourhood… how the trees help the birds… how the flowers help the bees!
Get out and see biodiversity in action. Take an afternoon hike through a park…
… lift up a log (carefully) and look at all the creatures you see. This is a great example of a little ecosystem… right in your hands!
Here’s more:
· Plant a tree… or two… or ten!
· Clean up a field or a beach or a pond
· Create habitats like a birdhouse, a bat house or a pollinator garden!
· Talk to your friends and family about helping our Earth and how we can each have a real impact on the world around us.
You can be an important part in protecting biodiversity by living in harmony with nature.
Start today!
- published: 22 May 2020
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity, a contraction of "biological diversity," generally refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth. One of the most widely used definitions defines it in terms of the variability within species, between species, and between ecosystems. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. This can refer to genetic variation, ecosystem variation, or species variation (number of species) within an area, biome, or planet. Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be greater near the equator, which seems to be the result of the warm climate and high primary productivity. Biodiversity is not distributed evenly on Earth. It is richest in the tropics. Marine biodiversity tends to be highest along coasts in the Western Pacific, where sea surface temperature is highest and in the mid-latitudinal band in all oceans. There are latitudinal gradients in species diversity. Biodiversity generally tends to cluster in hotspots, and has been increasing through time, but will be likely to slow in the future.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life is a college-level introductory biology textbook that covers basic biochemistry, anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, biotechnology and ecology. The book is designed to create in students a broad foundation of knowledge in biology and is frequently used in AP Biology classes in American high schools. Each book includes an interactive CD-ROM with links to additional instructional material. Like many textbooks new versions are printed every few years and reflect new gains in scientific knowledge. The book is published by Brooks/Cole and is currently in its twelfth edition. It was primarily compiled by Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart with pictures and illustrations by Lisa Starr.
The book was translated into few languages, among others into Hebrew, published by the Open University of Israel.
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Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-biodiversity-so-important-kim-preshoff Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? Kim Preshoff details why the answer, to a large extent, is biodiversity. Lesson by Kim Preshoff, animation by TED-Ed.
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What is Biodiversity?
One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic ingredient that enables the world to work smoothly. What is Our Planet? A Netflix original documentary series and groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix and Silverback Films, Our Planet showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain. We're all a part of this amazing planet, but we're changing it like never before. Discover the story of the one place we all call home. Watch Our Planet on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ourplanet Explore: www.ourplanet.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5MDIy3yhWDrx0MyDo4QmYg?sub_confirmation=1
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What Is Biodiversity? | Ecology & Environment | Biology | FuseSchool
Biodiversity is a key concept in ecology and has importance on both local and global scales. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life, or put more simply, the number of different individuals and lifeforms in an area. Scientists usually measure biodiversity on either the genetic, species, or ecosystem levels. For example, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles on a global scale, you would find that there are over 350,000 known species of beetles on the planet. However, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles locally, you might only find 10 or 20 species. The reason for this difference is that biodiversity varies greatly with the location, habitat, and species being surveyed. In general terms, biodiversity tends to be highest at the equator, and decrease...
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What is biodiversity? | Natural History Museum
Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, forests, deserts, ice caps and even cities. All this put together is biodiversity: the volume of life on Earth as well as how different species interact with each other and with the physical world around them. Discover why we rely on biodiversity, and find out how you can protect it. Read more: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-biodiversity.html ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million specimens, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you - from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Subs...
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The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity | Thomas Crowther
Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems. This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Get involved at https...
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Biodiversity; Bill Nye
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GCSE Science Revision Biology "Biodiversity"
Find my revision workbooks here: https://www.freesciencelessons.co.uk/workbooks In this video, we look at biodiversity and why this is important. We then look at how deforestation is reducing biodiversity. Image credits: Polar bear By Ansgar Walk - photo taken by Ansgar Walk, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=905243 African Woman By Anna Langova - http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=9894&picture;=african-woman, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20981125 Red eyed tree frog By Charlesjsharp - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25024546 Clown fish By Ritiks - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24825656 Iguana By Aalokmjoshi - Own work, CC B...
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What on Earth is Biodiversity?
One million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The problem is, without this biodiversity humans are in trouble. But WHAT ON EARTH IS BIODIVERSITY? Here's what you need to know and why it’s so important for the health and resilience of us AND our planet.
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Biodiversity is collapsing worldwide. Here's why.
In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, we look at how climate change is causing a decrease in biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety and variability of life, and climate change is causing the decline of biodiversity in numerous ecosystems via extreme weather, sea-level rise, and habitat destruction. Biodiversity matters because without such a variety of life and species, ecosystems begin to collapse ultimately affecting the livelihoods of communities reliant on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Biodiversity loss caused by climate change ultimately means species extinctions and a disconnect between animals and plants. The script for this video was written by NCSE Graduate Student Outreach Fellows Cat Henry and DJ Kast. Learn more about the Nationa...
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Biodiversity
055 - Biodiversity Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the jaguar and the sea otter. He finishes with a quote from the father of biodiversity, E.O. Wilson. Do you speak another language? Help me translate my videos: http://www.bozemanscience.com/translations/ Intro Music Atribution Title: I4dsong_loop_main.wav Artist: CosmicD Link to sound: http://www.freesound.org/people/CosmicD/sounds/72556/ Creative Commons Atribution License All of the images are licensed under creative commons and public domain licensing: Capybara, n.d. http://a-z-animals.com/animals/capybara/pictures/3371/. "File:Ca...
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Introduction to Biodiversity | A-level Biology | OCR, AQA, Edexcel
Introduction to Biodiversity in a Snap! Unlock the full A-level Biology course at http://bit.ly/2Zk8PIL created by Adam Tildesley, Biology expert at SnapRevise and graduate of Cambridge University. SnapRevise is the UK’s leading A-level and GCSE revision & exam preparation resource offering comprehensive video courses created by A* Oxbridge tutors. Our courses are designed around the OCR, AQA, SNAB, Edexcel B, WJEC, CIE and IAL exam boards, concisely covering all the important concepts required by each specification. In addition to all the content videos, our courses include hundreds of exam question videos, where we show you how to tackle questions and walk you through step by step how to score full marks. Sign up today and together, let’s make A-level Biology a walk in the park! The ...
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Biodiversity 101
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how it is being damaged, and the many ways you can help protect the delicate balance of our natural world. * * * * * Transcript * * * * * Take a moment. Look… and listen… to what’s around you. All around you are the sights and sounds of living things who depend on other living things. This link between species and ecosystems is called biological diversity – biodiversity! Every living species on Earth is part of biodiversity. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest animals and the tallest trees… … from the water we drink to the air we breathe, biodiversity is the “recipe” for the richness of life on earth. It’s the variety of all life…and it’s so important to our survival. You see, planet Earth is...
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What is biodiversity and why is it important?
Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, including their genetic diversity, species diversity and the diversity of marine, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, together with their associated evolutionary and ecological processes. But as biodiversity is also a human concept, different people bring their own set of values to bear on it. Dr Steve Morton talks about the different values that humans obtain from biodiversity and the role we will need to play in shaping its future. (07:51) Access CSIRO's book Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia - http://www.csiro.au/biodiversitybook Video transcript available here: http://www.csiro.au/news/transcripts/YouTubeTranscripts/2014/July/CH01-Steve-Morton.html
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What is biodiversity and why does it matter to us? | Åsmund Asdal | TEDxVerona
With a still growing population, climate change and new plant diseases, we need crop plant varieties that can secure future food supplies — we need to hold on to what we already have, before it’s gone. Åsmund Asdal (born 1957) is a Norwegian biologist and agronomist employed at Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen) as Svalbard Global Seed Vault(SGSV) Coordinator. He facilitates seed deposits in the SGSV from the international community of gene banks and research institutes holding seed collections of plant genetic resources, and is responsible for information and media visits to the Seed Vault. From 2001 to 2015 he managed the Norwegian national program for plant genetic resources at the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre. He has also conducted research for the Norwegian Institute for Ag...
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Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff
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Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fi...
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Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? Kim Preshoff details why the answer, to a large extent, is biodiversity.
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Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? Kim Preshoff details why the answer, to a large extent, is biodiversity.
Lesson by Kim Preshoff, animation by TED-Ed.
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3:05
What is Biodiversity?
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One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic ingredient that enables the world to work smoothly.
What is Our Planet?...
One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic ingredient that enables the world to work smoothly.
What is Our Planet?
A Netflix original documentary series and groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix and Silverback Films, Our Planet showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain. We're all a part of this amazing planet, but we're changing it like never before. Discover the story of the one place we all call home.
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One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic ingredient that enables the world to work smoothly.
What is Our Planet?
A Netflix original documentary series and groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix and Silverback Films, Our Planet showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain. We're all a part of this amazing planet, but we're changing it like never before. Discover the story of the one place we all call home.
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What Is Biodiversity? | Ecology & Environment | Biology | FuseSchool
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Biodiversity is a key concept in ecology and has importance on both local and global scales. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life, or put more simply...
Biodiversity is a key concept in ecology and has importance on both local and global scales. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life, or put more simply, the number of different individuals and lifeforms in an area.
Scientists usually measure biodiversity on either the genetic, species, or ecosystem levels. For example, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles on a global scale, you would find that there are over 350,000 known species of beetles on the planet. However, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles locally, you might only find 10 or 20 species. The reason for this difference is that biodiversity varies greatly with the location, habitat, and species being surveyed.
In general terms, biodiversity tends to be highest at the equator, and decrease at higher latitudes - i.e as you get further away from the equator. Knowing this information, where would you expect to find the habitats with the lowest biodiversity?
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Biodiversity is a key concept in ecology and has importance on both local and global scales. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life, or put more simply, the number of different individuals and lifeforms in an area.
Scientists usually measure biodiversity on either the genetic, species, or ecosystem levels. For example, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles on a global scale, you would find that there are over 350,000 known species of beetles on the planet. However, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles locally, you might only find 10 or 20 species. The reason for this difference is that biodiversity varies greatly with the location, habitat, and species being surveyed.
In general terms, biodiversity tends to be highest at the equator, and decrease at higher latitudes - i.e as you get further away from the equator. Knowing this information, where would you expect to find the habitats with the lowest biodiversity?
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What is biodiversity? | Natural History Museum
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Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, f...
Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, forests, deserts, ice caps and even cities. All this put together is biodiversity: the volume of life on Earth as well as how different species interact with each other and with the physical world around them.
Discover why we rely on biodiversity, and find out how you can protect it.
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Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, forests, deserts, ice caps and even cities. All this put together is biodiversity: the volume of life on Earth as well as how different species interact with each other and with the physical world around them.
Discover why we rely on biodiversity, and find out how you can protect it.
Read more: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-biodiversity.html
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- published: 22 May 2020
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11:37
The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity | Thomas Crowther
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Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crow...
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Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems.
This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Get involved at https://countdown.ted.com/sign-up
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Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems.
This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Get involved at https://countdown.ted.com/sign-up
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- published: 17 Oct 2020
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22:59
Biodiversity
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Biodiversity; Bill Nye
Biodiversity; Bill Nye
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Biodiversity; Bill Nye
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GCSE Science Revision Biology "Biodiversity"
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In this video, we look at biodiversity and why this is important. We then look ...
Find my revision workbooks here: https://www.freesciencelessons.co.uk/workbooks
In this video, we look at biodiversity and why this is important. We then look at how deforestation is reducing biodiversity.
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Polar bear By Ansgar Walk - photo taken by Ansgar Walk, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=905243
African Woman By Anna Langova - http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=9894&picture;=african-woman, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20981125
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Clown fish By Ritiks - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24825656
Iguana By Aalokmjoshi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49757762
Toucan By Ttschleuder - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16890275
Birds in amazon By Brian Snelson - originally posted to Flickr as
Wild parrots, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4536707
Coral reef By Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11999463
Deforestation https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deforestation_2074483b.jpg
Cattle Brazil "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brazilian_Gyr_Cattle.jpg
By Scott Bauer, USDA ARS [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons"
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In this video, we look at biodiversity and why this is important. We then look at how deforestation is reducing biodiversity.
Image credits:
Polar bear By Ansgar Walk - photo taken by Ansgar Walk, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=905243
African Woman By Anna Langova - http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=9894&picture;=african-woman, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20981125
Red eyed tree frog By Charlesjsharp - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25024546
Clown fish By Ritiks - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24825656
Iguana By Aalokmjoshi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49757762
Toucan By Ttschleuder - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16890275
Birds in amazon By Brian Snelson - originally posted to Flickr as
Wild parrots, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4536707
Coral reef By Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11999463
Deforestation https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deforestation_2074483b.jpg
Cattle Brazil "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brazilian_Gyr_Cattle.jpg
By Scott Bauer, USDA ARS [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons"
Paddy field By Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41731856
Sugar cane brazil By Edmarjr, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58840944
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What on Earth is Biodiversity?
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One million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The problem is, without this biodiversity humans are in trouble. But WHAT ON EARTH IS BIODIVERSI...
One million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The problem is, without this biodiversity humans are in trouble. But WHAT ON EARTH IS BIODIVERSITY? Here's what you need to know and why it’s so important for the health and resilience of us AND our planet.
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One million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The problem is, without this biodiversity humans are in trouble. But WHAT ON EARTH IS BIODIVERSITY? Here's what you need to know and why it’s so important for the health and resilience of us AND our planet.
- published: 24 Sep 2020
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8:35
Biodiversity is collapsing worldwide. Here's why.
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In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, we look at how climate change is causing a decrease in biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is a measure...
In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, we look at how climate change is causing a decrease in biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety and variability of life, and climate change is causing the decline of biodiversity in numerous ecosystems via extreme weather, sea-level rise, and habitat destruction. Biodiversity matters because without such a variety of life and species, ecosystems begin to collapse ultimately affecting the livelihoods of communities reliant on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Biodiversity loss caused by climate change ultimately means species extinctions and a disconnect between animals and plants.
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1. Pyke, G.H., J.D. Thompson, D.W. Inouye, and T.J. Miller. 2016. Effects of climate change on phenologies and distributions of bumble bees and the plants they visit. Ecosphere 7(3):e01267.
2. Inouye, D. W. Effects of climate change on alpine plants and their pollinators. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1–12 (2019). doi:10.1111/nyas.14104
3. Bellard, C., Bertelsmeier, C., Leadley, P., Thuiller, W. & Courchamp, F. Impacts of climate change on the future of biodiversity. Ecol. Lett. 15, 365–377 (2012).
4. Potts, S. G. et al. Global pollinator declines: Trends, impacts and drivers. Trends Ecol. Evol. 25, 345–353 (2010).
5. Willis, K. J., & Bhagwat, S. A. (2009). Biodiversity and climate change. Science, 326(5954), 806-807.
6. Williams, R. J., Bradstock, R. A., Cary, G. J., Enright, N. J., Gill, A. M., Leidloff, A. C., ... & Clarke, P. J. (2009). Interactions between climate change, fire regimes and biodiversity in Australia: a preliminary assessment.
7. Lavergne, S., Mouquet, N., Thuiller, W., & Ronce, O. (2010). Biodiversity and climate change: integrating evolutionary and ecological responses of species and communities. Annual review of ecology, evolution, and systematics, 41, 321-350.
8. The Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities (KCET): https://www.kcet.org/shows/tending-nature/the-disproportionate-impact-of-climate-change-on-indigenous-communities
9. Ingty, T., & Bawa, K. S. (2012). Climate change and indigenous people. Climate change in Sikkim: patterns, impacts and initiatives. Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok, India.[online] URL: http://www. sikkimforest. gov. in/climate-change-in-sikkim/climate% 20change% 20in% 20sikkim, 275-290.
10. How Native Tribes Are Taking the Lead on Planning For Climate Change (Yale Environment 360): https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-native-tribes-are-taking-the-lead-on-planning-for-climate-change
11. Bellard, C., Bertelsmeier, C., Leadley, P., Thuiller, W. & Courchamp, F. Impacts of climate change on the future of biodiversity. Ecol. Lett. 15, 365–377 (2012).
12. Bartomeus, I. et al. Biodiversity ensures plant-pollinator phenological synchrony against climate change. Ecol. Lett. 16, 1331–1338 (2013).
13. Senapathi, D., Goddard, M. A., Kunin, W. E. & Baldock, K. C. R. Landscape impacts on pollinator communities in temperate systems: evidence and knowledge gaps. Funct. Ecol. 31, 26–37 (2017).
#Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Extinction
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In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, we look at how climate change is causing a decrease in biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety and variability of life, and climate change is causing the decline of biodiversity in numerous ecosystems via extreme weather, sea-level rise, and habitat destruction. Biodiversity matters because without such a variety of life and species, ecosystems begin to collapse ultimately affecting the livelihoods of communities reliant on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Biodiversity loss caused by climate change ultimately means species extinctions and a disconnect between animals and plants.
The script for this video was written by NCSE Graduate Student Outreach Fellows Cat Henry and DJ Kast.
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Resources:
1. Pyke, G.H., J.D. Thompson, D.W. Inouye, and T.J. Miller. 2016. Effects of climate change on phenologies and distributions of bumble bees and the plants they visit. Ecosphere 7(3):e01267.
2. Inouye, D. W. Effects of climate change on alpine plants and their pollinators. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1–12 (2019). doi:10.1111/nyas.14104
3. Bellard, C., Bertelsmeier, C., Leadley, P., Thuiller, W. & Courchamp, F. Impacts of climate change on the future of biodiversity. Ecol. Lett. 15, 365–377 (2012).
4. Potts, S. G. et al. Global pollinator declines: Trends, impacts and drivers. Trends Ecol. Evol. 25, 345–353 (2010).
5. Willis, K. J., & Bhagwat, S. A. (2009). Biodiversity and climate change. Science, 326(5954), 806-807.
6. Williams, R. J., Bradstock, R. A., Cary, G. J., Enright, N. J., Gill, A. M., Leidloff, A. C., ... & Clarke, P. J. (2009). Interactions between climate change, fire regimes and biodiversity in Australia: a preliminary assessment.
7. Lavergne, S., Mouquet, N., Thuiller, W., & Ronce, O. (2010). Biodiversity and climate change: integrating evolutionary and ecological responses of species and communities. Annual review of ecology, evolution, and systematics, 41, 321-350.
8. The Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities (KCET): https://www.kcet.org/shows/tending-nature/the-disproportionate-impact-of-climate-change-on-indigenous-communities
9. Ingty, T., & Bawa, K. S. (2012). Climate change and indigenous people. Climate change in Sikkim: patterns, impacts and initiatives. Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok, India.[online] URL: http://www. sikkimforest. gov. in/climate-change-in-sikkim/climate% 20change% 20in% 20sikkim, 275-290.
10. How Native Tribes Are Taking the Lead on Planning For Climate Change (Yale Environment 360): https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-native-tribes-are-taking-the-lead-on-planning-for-climate-change
11. Bellard, C., Bertelsmeier, C., Leadley, P., Thuiller, W. & Courchamp, F. Impacts of climate change on the future of biodiversity. Ecol. Lett. 15, 365–377 (2012).
12. Bartomeus, I. et al. Biodiversity ensures plant-pollinator phenological synchrony against climate change. Ecol. Lett. 16, 1331–1338 (2013).
13. Senapathi, D., Goddard, M. A., Kunin, W. E. & Baldock, K. C. R. Landscape impacts on pollinator communities in temperate systems: evidence and knowledge gaps. Funct. Ecol. 31, 26–37 (2017).
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7:35
Biodiversity
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055 - Biodiversity
Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem divers...
055 - Biodiversity
Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the jaguar and the sea otter. He finishes with a quote from the father of biodiversity, E.O. Wilson.
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"File:Caiman Yacare.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Caiman_yacare.jpg.
"File:Collared peccary02 - Melbourne Zoo.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Collared_peccary02_-_melbourne_zoo.jpg.
"File:Defensive Turtle.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Defensive_turtle.jpg.
"File:E. O. Wilson Sitting, October 16, 2007.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:E._O._Wilson_sitting,_October_16,_2007.jpg.
"File:Hopetoun Falls.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Hopetoun_falls.jpg&oldid;=588434541.
"File:Junior-Jaguar-Belize-Zoo.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Junior-Jaguar-Belize-Zoo.jpg.
"File:Litoria Tyleri.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Litoria_tyleri.jpg.
"File:Mazama Gouazoubira (AU)-Right 01.JPG." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mazama_gouazoubira_(AU)-right_01.JPG.
"File:MC Drei-Finger-Faultier.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, March 24, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:MC_Drei-Finger-Faultier.jpg&oldid;=555337656.
"File:Nine-Banded Armadillo.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nine-banded_Armadillo.jpg.
"File:Plos Wilson.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Plos_wilson.jpg.
"File:Sea Otter Cropped.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, March 24, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Sea_otter_cropped.jpg&oldid;=345476170.
File:Seaurchin 300.jpg, n.d. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seaurchin_300.jpg.
"File:Tapirus Terrestris.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tapirus_terrestris.jpg.
"File:Tractors in Potato Field.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tractors_in_Potato_Field.jpg.
Maruch, Stef. The Kelp Forest Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, August 24, 2007. kelp-forest.jpg. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kelp-forest-Monterey.jpg.
Pittman, Robert. From Source: Two Mammal-Eating "Transient" Killer Whales Photographed off the South Side of Unimak Island, Eastern Aleutian Islands, Alaska., December 5, 2006. NOAA (http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/Quarterly/amj2005/divrptsNMML3.htm]). http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Killerwhales_jumping.jpg.
PlikLEunects Notaeus (Puntaverde Zoo, Italy).jpg, n.d. http://pl.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plik:Eunectes_notaeus_(Puntaverde_Zoo,_Italy).jpg.
"Species Discovered and Species to Discover." Accessed April 9, 2014. http://www.wrsc.org/attach_image/species-discovered-and-species-discover.
Ziegler, Photos courtesy of Christian. Conservation Efforts Hinge on Understanding the Factors Controlling Biodiversity. The Diverse Forest Canopy on Barro Colorado Island, Panama, Has Provided Ecologist Stephen Hubbell with Years of Data to Test His Controversial Neutral Theory of Biodiversity and Biogeography. Despite the Different Fruit Types and Dispersal Modes Pictured Here, Hubbell Wonders How Well Patterns of Diversity Can Be Explained by Focusing on the Similarity of Species rather than Their Differences., August 15, 2006. Beyond Neutrality—Ecology Finds Its Niche. Gewin V, PLoS Biology Vol. 4/8/2006, e278 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0040278. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forest_fruits_from_Barro_Colorado.png.
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055 - Biodiversity
Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the jaguar and the sea otter. He finishes with a quote from the father of biodiversity, E.O. Wilson.
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Capybara, n.d. http://a-z-animals.com/animals/capybara/pictures/3371/.
"File:Caiman Yacare.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Caiman_yacare.jpg.
"File:Collared peccary02 - Melbourne Zoo.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Collared_peccary02_-_melbourne_zoo.jpg.
"File:Defensive Turtle.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Defensive_turtle.jpg.
"File:E. O. Wilson Sitting, October 16, 2007.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:E._O._Wilson_sitting,_October_16,_2007.jpg.
"File:Hopetoun Falls.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Hopetoun_falls.jpg&oldid;=588434541.
"File:Junior-Jaguar-Belize-Zoo.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Junior-Jaguar-Belize-Zoo.jpg.
"File:Litoria Tyleri.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Litoria_tyleri.jpg.
"File:Mazama Gouazoubira (AU)-Right 01.JPG." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mazama_gouazoubira_(AU)-right_01.JPG.
"File:MC Drei-Finger-Faultier.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, March 24, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:MC_Drei-Finger-Faultier.jpg&oldid;=555337656.
"File:Nine-Banded Armadillo.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nine-banded_Armadillo.jpg.
"File:Plos Wilson.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Plos_wilson.jpg.
"File:Sea Otter Cropped.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, March 24, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Sea_otter_cropped.jpg&oldid;=345476170.
File:Seaurchin 300.jpg, n.d. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seaurchin_300.jpg.
"File:Tapirus Terrestris.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tapirus_terrestris.jpg.
"File:Tractors in Potato Field.jpg." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 9, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tractors_in_Potato_Field.jpg.
Maruch, Stef. The Kelp Forest Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, August 24, 2007. kelp-forest.jpg. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kelp-forest-Monterey.jpg.
Pittman, Robert. From Source: Two Mammal-Eating "Transient" Killer Whales Photographed off the South Side of Unimak Island, Eastern Aleutian Islands, Alaska., December 5, 2006. NOAA (http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/Quarterly/amj2005/divrptsNMML3.htm]). http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Killerwhales_jumping.jpg.
PlikLEunects Notaeus (Puntaverde Zoo, Italy).jpg, n.d. http://pl.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plik:Eunectes_notaeus_(Puntaverde_Zoo,_Italy).jpg.
"Species Discovered and Species to Discover." Accessed April 9, 2014. http://www.wrsc.org/attach_image/species-discovered-and-species-discover.
Ziegler, Photos courtesy of Christian. Conservation Efforts Hinge on Understanding the Factors Controlling Biodiversity. The Diverse Forest Canopy on Barro Colorado Island, Panama, Has Provided Ecologist Stephen Hubbell with Years of Data to Test His Controversial Neutral Theory of Biodiversity and Biogeography. Despite the Different Fruit Types and Dispersal Modes Pictured Here, Hubbell Wonders How Well Patterns of Diversity Can Be Explained by Focusing on the Similarity of Species rather than Their Differences., August 15, 2006. Beyond Neutrality—Ecology Finds Its Niche. Gewin V, PLoS Biology Vol. 4/8/2006, e278 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0040278. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forest_fruits_from_Barro_Colorado.png.
- published: 31 Dec 2011
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8:40
Introduction to Biodiversity | A-level Biology | OCR, AQA, Edexcel
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- Duration: 8:40
- Uploaded Date: 14 May 2019
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Introduction to Biodiversity in a Snap! Unlock the full A-level Biology course at http://bit.ly/2Zk8PIL created by Adam Tildesley, Biology expert at SnapRevise...
Introduction to Biodiversity in a Snap! Unlock the full A-level Biology course at http://bit.ly/2Zk8PIL created by Adam Tildesley, Biology expert at SnapRevise and graduate of Cambridge University.
SnapRevise is the UK’s leading A-level and GCSE revision & exam preparation resource offering comprehensive video courses created by A* Oxbridge tutors. Our courses are designed around the OCR, AQA, SNAB, Edexcel B, WJEC, CIE and IAL exam boards, concisely covering all the important concepts required by each specification. In addition to all the content videos, our courses include hundreds of exam question videos, where we show you how to tackle questions and walk you through step by step how to score full marks.
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The key points covered of this video include:
1. Species Diversity
2. Genetic Diversity
3. Ecosystem Diversity
Species Diversity
Rather than spreading out evenly across the world, different groups of organisms live in specific habitats. A habitat is the place where an organism lives. An individual species will tend to live in the same habitat wherever it is found. A species is a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. Within an ecosystem there will be many different species co-existing - they form an area’s biodiversity. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area. Coral reefs and rainforests are examples of ecosystems with high species diversity. Species diversity refers to the number of species and the number of individuals within each species in a specified area.
Genetic Diversity
Individuals within a species are genetically quite similar which allows them to produce fertile offspring. Small genetic differences can have relatively large effects on the phenotype of an organism. Populations with high genetic diversity tend to be healthier than a highly inbred population with low genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is a measure of all the genes possessed by the individuals in a population or whole species.
Ecosystem Diversity
Habitats tend to be small. Ecosystems contain many habitats. Genetic diversity and species diversity usually measure small areas. Analysing larger areas requires looking at the ecosystem diversity of the area. Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the range of habitats on a range of scales from a small ecosystem to the whole world.
Summary
Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area
Biodiversity can be measured in a variety of ways and on a variety of different scales
Species diversity is a measure of the number of species and number of individuals within each species in an area
Genetic diversity is a measure of the variation between individuals in a population
Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the number of different habitats in an ecosystem or larger area
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Introduction to Biodiversity in a Snap! Unlock the full A-level Biology course at http://bit.ly/2Zk8PIL created by Adam Tildesley, Biology expert at SnapRevise and graduate of Cambridge University.
SnapRevise is the UK’s leading A-level and GCSE revision & exam preparation resource offering comprehensive video courses created by A* Oxbridge tutors. Our courses are designed around the OCR, AQA, SNAB, Edexcel B, WJEC, CIE and IAL exam boards, concisely covering all the important concepts required by each specification. In addition to all the content videos, our courses include hundreds of exam question videos, where we show you how to tackle questions and walk you through step by step how to score full marks.
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The key points covered of this video include:
1. Species Diversity
2. Genetic Diversity
3. Ecosystem Diversity
Species Diversity
Rather than spreading out evenly across the world, different groups of organisms live in specific habitats. A habitat is the place where an organism lives. An individual species will tend to live in the same habitat wherever it is found. A species is a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. Within an ecosystem there will be many different species co-existing - they form an area’s biodiversity. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area. Coral reefs and rainforests are examples of ecosystems with high species diversity. Species diversity refers to the number of species and the number of individuals within each species in a specified area.
Genetic Diversity
Individuals within a species are genetically quite similar which allows them to produce fertile offspring. Small genetic differences can have relatively large effects on the phenotype of an organism. Populations with high genetic diversity tend to be healthier than a highly inbred population with low genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is a measure of all the genes possessed by the individuals in a population or whole species.
Ecosystem Diversity
Habitats tend to be small. Ecosystems contain many habitats. Genetic diversity and species diversity usually measure small areas. Analysing larger areas requires looking at the ecosystem diversity of the area. Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the range of habitats on a range of scales from a small ecosystem to the whole world.
Summary
Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area
Biodiversity can be measured in a variety of ways and on a variety of different scales
Species diversity is a measure of the number of species and number of individuals within each species in an area
Genetic diversity is a measure of the variation between individuals in a population
Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the number of different habitats in an ecosystem or larger area
- published: 14 May 2019
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2:36
Biodiversity 101
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- Duration: 2:36
- Uploaded Date: 22 May 2020
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Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how it is being damaged, and the many ways you can help protect the delica...
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how it is being damaged, and the many ways you can help protect the delicate balance of our natural world.
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Take a moment. Look… and listen… to what’s around you.
All around you are the sights and sounds of living things who depend on other living things.
This link between species and ecosystems is called biological diversity – biodiversity!
Every living species on Earth is part of biodiversity. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest animals and the tallest trees…
… from the water we drink to the air we breathe, biodiversity is the “recipe” for the richness of life on earth. It’s the variety of all life…and it’s so important to our survival.
You see, planet Earth isn’t just a place – it’s crowded with life.
As Canadians, we depend on the biodiversity of ecosystems that are here, and outside of Canada. It’s all connected!
Think about this rain forest… that coral reef… these grasslands… these mountains.
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life, from our food, to our clothes, to our.medicines.
The delicate balance of biodiversity can be threatened through habitat destruction…
… over-consumption…
… pollution…
… invasive species…
… and climate change.
If you take pieces away from the building blocks of biodiversity, it’s like removing key parts of a building’s foundation… it loses its strength… and we lose species and habitat.
The simple truth is, we can’t live without biodiversity! That’s why it’s worth protecting and restoring. Here’s how you can help.
Begin with learning. Discover how the web of life is connected in your neighbourhood… how the trees help the birds… how the flowers help the bees!
Get out and see biodiversity in action. Take an afternoon hike through a park…
… lift up a log (carefully) and look at all the creatures you see. This is a great example of a little ecosystem… right in your hands!
Here’s more:
· Plant a tree… or two… or ten!
· Clean up a field or a beach or a pond
· Create habitats like a birdhouse, a bat house or a pollinator garden!
· Talk to your friends and family about helping our Earth and how we can each have a real impact on the world around us.
You can be an important part in protecting biodiversity by living in harmony with nature.
Start today!
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Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how it is being damaged, and the many ways you can help protect the delicate balance of our natural world.
* * * * * Transcript * * * * *
Take a moment. Look… and listen… to what’s around you.
All around you are the sights and sounds of living things who depend on other living things.
This link between species and ecosystems is called biological diversity – biodiversity!
Every living species on Earth is part of biodiversity. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest animals and the tallest trees…
… from the water we drink to the air we breathe, biodiversity is the “recipe” for the richness of life on earth. It’s the variety of all life…and it’s so important to our survival.
You see, planet Earth isn’t just a place – it’s crowded with life.
As Canadians, we depend on the biodiversity of ecosystems that are here, and outside of Canada. It’s all connected!
Think about this rain forest… that coral reef… these grasslands… these mountains.
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life, from our food, to our clothes, to our.medicines.
The delicate balance of biodiversity can be threatened through habitat destruction…
… over-consumption…
… pollution…
… invasive species…
… and climate change.
If you take pieces away from the building blocks of biodiversity, it’s like removing key parts of a building’s foundation… it loses its strength… and we lose species and habitat.
The simple truth is, we can’t live without biodiversity! That’s why it’s worth protecting and restoring. Here’s how you can help.
Begin with learning. Discover how the web of life is connected in your neighbourhood… how the trees help the birds… how the flowers help the bees!
Get out and see biodiversity in action. Take an afternoon hike through a park…
… lift up a log (carefully) and look at all the creatures you see. This is a great example of a little ecosystem… right in your hands!
Here’s more:
· Plant a tree… or two… or ten!
· Clean up a field or a beach or a pond
· Create habitats like a birdhouse, a bat house or a pollinator garden!
· Talk to your friends and family about helping our Earth and how we can each have a real impact on the world around us.
You can be an important part in protecting biodiversity by living in harmony with nature.
Start today!
- published: 22 May 2020
- views: 8198
7:52
What is biodiversity and why is it important?
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- Duration: 7:52
- Uploaded Date: 16 Jul 2014
- views: 422077
Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, including their genetic diversity, species diversity and the diversity ...
Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, including their genetic diversity, species diversity and the diversity of marine, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, together with their associated evolutionary and ecological processes. But as biodiversity is also a human concept, different people bring their own set of values to bear on it. Dr Steve Morton talks about the different values that humans obtain from biodiversity and the role we will need to play in shaping its future. (07:51)
Access CSIRO's book Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia - http://www.csiro.au/biodiversitybook
Video transcript available here: http://www.csiro.au/news/transcripts/YouTubeTranscripts/2014/July/CH01-Steve-Morton.html
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Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, including their genetic diversity, species diversity and the diversity of marine, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, together with their associated evolutionary and ecological processes. But as biodiversity is also a human concept, different people bring their own set of values to bear on it. Dr Steve Morton talks about the different values that humans obtain from biodiversity and the role we will need to play in shaping its future. (07:51)
Access CSIRO's book Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia - http://www.csiro.au/biodiversitybook
Video transcript available here: http://www.csiro.au/news/transcripts/YouTubeTranscripts/2014/July/CH01-Steve-Morton.html
- published: 16 Jul 2014
- views: 422077
16:31
What is biodiversity and why does it matter to us? | Åsmund Asdal | TEDxVerona
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- Duration: 16:31
- Uploaded Date: 29 Jul 2019
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With a still growing population, climate change and new plant diseases, we need crop plant varieties that can secure future food supplies — we need to hold on t...
With a still growing population, climate change and new plant diseases, we need crop plant varieties that can secure future food supplies — we need to hold on to what we already have, before it’s gone. Åsmund Asdal (born 1957) is a Norwegian biologist and agronomist employed at Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen) as Svalbard Global Seed Vault(SGSV) Coordinator. He facilitates seed deposits in the SGSV from the international community of gene banks and research institutes holding seed collections of plant genetic resources, and is responsible for information and media visits to the Seed Vault. From 2001 to 2015 he managed the Norwegian national program for plant genetic resources at the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre. He has also conducted research for the Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research (Bioforsk), the Norwegian Genetic Resources Centre and the Norwegian Crop Research Institute. Publications include Fra forsøksgården på Landvik til Norsk institutt for Planteforskning:Planteforsk Landvik 50 år (2000) and Kompostkvalitet - dokumentasjon og anbefalinger: rapport fra prosjektet Utvikling av kompostprodukter (2002). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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With a still growing population, climate change and new plant diseases, we need crop plant varieties that can secure future food supplies — we need to hold on to what we already have, before it’s gone. Åsmund Asdal (born 1957) is a Norwegian biologist and agronomist employed at Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen) as Svalbard Global Seed Vault(SGSV) Coordinator. He facilitates seed deposits in the SGSV from the international community of gene banks and research institutes holding seed collections of plant genetic resources, and is responsible for information and media visits to the Seed Vault. From 2001 to 2015 he managed the Norwegian national program for plant genetic resources at the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre. He has also conducted research for the Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research (Bioforsk), the Norwegian Genetic Resources Centre and the Norwegian Crop Research Institute. Publications include Fra forsøksgården på Landvik til Norsk institutt for Planteforskning:Planteforsk Landvik 50 år (2000) and Kompostkvalitet - dokumentasjon og anbefalinger: rapport fra prosjektet Utvikling av kompostprodukter (2002). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- published: 29 Jul 2019
- views: 14275
4:19
Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff
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published: 20 Apr 2015
Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff
Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff
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- published: 20 Apr 2015
- views: 2635997
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Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? Kim Preshoff details why the answer, to a large extent, is biodiversity.
Lesson by Kim Preshoff, animation by TED-Ed.
3:05
What is Biodiversity?
One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic in...
published: 02 May 2019
What is Biodiversity?
What is Biodiversity?
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- published: 02 May 2019
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One word sums up the incredible variety of animals and plants on Earth. It's the magic ingredient that enables the world to work smoothly.
What is Our Planet?
A Netflix original documentary series and groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix and Silverback Films, Our Planet showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain. We're all a part of this amazing planet, but we're changing it like never before. Discover the story of the one place we all call home.
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What Is Biodiversity? | Ecology & Environment | Biology | FuseSchool
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What Is Biodiversity? | Ecology & Environment | Biology | FuseSchool
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Biodiversity is a key concept in ecology and has importance on both local and global scales. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life, or put more simply, the number of different individuals and lifeforms in an area.
Scientists usually measure biodiversity on either the genetic, species, or ecosystem levels. For example, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles on a global scale, you would find that there are over 350,000 known species of beetles on the planet. However, if you wanted to measure the biodiversity of beetles locally, you might only find 10 or 20 species. The reason for this difference is that biodiversity varies greatly with the location, habitat, and species being surveyed.
In general terms, biodiversity tends to be highest at the equator, and decrease at higher latitudes - i.e as you get further away from the equator. Knowing this information, where would you expect to find the habitats with the lowest biodiversity?
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What is biodiversity? | Natural History Museum
Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All livin...
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Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, forests, deserts, ice caps and even cities. All this put together is biodiversity: the volume of life on Earth as well as how different species interact with each other and with the physical world around them.
Discover why we rely on biodiversity, and find out how you can protect it.
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The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity | Thomas Crowther
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Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems.
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GCSE Science Revision Biology "Biodiversity"
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In this video, we look at biodiversity and why this is important. We then look at how deforestation is reducing biodiversity.
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What on Earth is Biodiversity?
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What on Earth is Biodiversity?
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One million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The problem is, without this biodiversity humans are in trouble. But WHAT ON EARTH IS BIODIVERSITY? Here's what you need to know and why it’s so important for the health and resilience of us AND our planet.
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Biodiversity is collapsing worldwide. Here's why.
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Biodiversity is collapsing worldwide. Here's why.
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In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, we look at how climate change is causing a decrease in biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety and variability of life, and climate change is causing the decline of biodiversity in numerous ecosystems via extreme weather, sea-level rise, and habitat destruction. Biodiversity matters because without such a variety of life and species, ecosystems begin to collapse ultimately affecting the livelihoods of communities reliant on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Biodiversity loss caused by climate change ultimately means species extinctions and a disconnect between animals and plants.
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Biodiversity
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Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by d...
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Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the jaguar and the sea otter. He finishes with a quote from the father of biodiversity, E.O. Wilson.
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Introduction to Biodiversity | A-level Biology | OCR, AQA, Edexcel
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The key points covered of this video include:
1. Species Diversity
2. Genetic Diversity
3. Ecosystem Diversity
Species Diversity
Rather than spreading out evenly across the world, different groups of organisms live in specific habitats. A habitat is the place where an organism lives. An individual species will tend to live in the same habitat wherever it is found. A species is a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. Within an ecosystem there will be many different species co-existing - they form an area’s biodiversity. Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area. Coral reefs and rainforests are examples of ecosystems with high species diversity. Species diversity refers to the number of species and the number of individuals within each species in a specified area.
Genetic Diversity
Individuals within a species are genetically quite similar which allows them to produce fertile offspring. Small genetic differences can have relatively large effects on the phenotype of an organism. Populations with high genetic diversity tend to be healthier than a highly inbred population with low genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is a measure of all the genes possessed by the individuals in a population or whole species.
Ecosystem Diversity
Habitats tend to be small. Ecosystems contain many habitats. Genetic diversity and species diversity usually measure small areas. Analysing larger areas requires looking at the ecosystem diversity of the area. Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the range of habitats on a range of scales from a small ecosystem to the whole world.
Summary
Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of life in an area
Biodiversity can be measured in a variety of ways and on a variety of different scales
Species diversity is a measure of the number of species and number of individuals within each species in an area
Genetic diversity is a measure of the variation between individuals in a population
Ecosystem diversity is a measure of the number of different habitats in an ecosystem or larger area
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Biodiversity 101
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how ...
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Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life. Learn more about biodiversity, how it is being damaged, and the many ways you can help protect the delicate balance of our natural world.
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Take a moment. Look… and listen… to what’s around you.
All around you are the sights and sounds of living things who depend on other living things.
This link between species and ecosystems is called biological diversity – biodiversity!
Every living species on Earth is part of biodiversity. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest animals and the tallest trees…
… from the water we drink to the air we breathe, biodiversity is the “recipe” for the richness of life on earth. It’s the variety of all life…and it’s so important to our survival.
You see, planet Earth isn’t just a place – it’s crowded with life.
As Canadians, we depend on the biodiversity of ecosystems that are here, and outside of Canada. It’s all connected!
Think about this rain forest… that coral reef… these grasslands… these mountains.
Biodiversity is found in every part of our daily life, from our food, to our clothes, to our.medicines.
The delicate balance of biodiversity can be threatened through habitat destruction…
… over-consumption…
… pollution…
… invasive species…
… and climate change.
If you take pieces away from the building blocks of biodiversity, it’s like removing key parts of a building’s foundation… it loses its strength… and we lose species and habitat.
The simple truth is, we can’t live without biodiversity! That’s why it’s worth protecting and restoring. Here’s how you can help.
Begin with learning. Discover how the web of life is connected in your neighbourhood… how the trees help the birds… how the flowers help the bees!
Get out and see biodiversity in action. Take an afternoon hike through a park…
… lift up a log (carefully) and look at all the creatures you see. This is a great example of a little ecosystem… right in your hands!
Here’s more:
· Plant a tree… or two… or ten!
· Clean up a field or a beach or a pond
· Create habitats like a birdhouse, a bat house or a pollinator garden!
· Talk to your friends and family about helping our Earth and how we can each have a real impact on the world around us.
You can be an important part in protecting biodiversity by living in harmony with nature.
Start today!
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What is biodiversity and why is it important?
Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, i...
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What is biodiversity and why is it important?
What is biodiversity and why is it important?
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Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, including their genetic diversity, species diversity and the diversity of marine, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, together with their associated evolutionary and ecological processes. But as biodiversity is also a human concept, different people bring their own set of values to bear on it. Dr Steve Morton talks about the different values that humans obtain from biodiversity and the role we will need to play in shaping its future. (07:51)
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What is biodiversity and why does it matter to us? | Åsmund Asdal | TEDxVerona
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With a still growing population, climate change and new plant diseases, we need crop plant varieties that can secure future food supplies — we need to hold on to what we already have, before it’s gone. Åsmund Asdal (born 1957) is a Norwegian biologist and agronomist employed at Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen) as Svalbard Global Seed Vault(SGSV) Coordinator. He facilitates seed deposits in the SGSV from the international community of gene banks and research institutes holding seed collections of plant genetic resources, and is responsible for information and media visits to the Seed Vault. From 2001 to 2015 he managed the Norwegian national program for plant genetic resources at the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre. He has also conducted research for the Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research (Bioforsk), the Norwegian Genetic Resources Centre and the Norwegian Crop Research Institute. Publications include Fra forsøksgården på Landvik til Norsk institutt for Planteforskning:Planteforsk Landvik 50 år (2000) and Kompostkvalitet - dokumentasjon og anbefalinger: rapport fra prosjektet Utvikling av kompostprodukter (2002). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Biodiversity
Biodiversity, a contraction of "biological diversity," generally refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth. One of the most widely used definitions defines it in terms of the variability within species, between species, and between ecosystems. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. This can refer to genetic variation, ecosystem variation, or species variation (number of species) within an area, biome, or planet. Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be greater near the equator, which seems to be the result of the warm climate and high primary productivity. Biodiversity is not distributed evenly on Earth. It is richest in the tropics. Marine biodiversity tends to be highest along coasts in the Western Pacific, where sea surface temperature is highest and in the mid-latitudinal band in all oceans. There are latitudinal gradients in species diversity. Biodiversity generally tends to cluster in hotspots, and has been increasing through time, but will be likely to slow in the future.
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So this one's for London yeah yeah
Wherever you came from yeah yeah
And this one's for Brooklyn yeah yeah
Then back but there ain't no tomorrow to come
They say I'm ever so clean to the point that she stank
So I said I would do a whole song of [?]
Stuck on the beat like Ye's on the track
Wack songs kinda [?] and I'm a [?]
I'm a say whatever I like cause that's me
You could take your opinions and eat cheese
Check me on 1 I'm not of the moment
I am a [?] I live at the MoMA
She going to far now get up to par now
Tiny with a temper I'm a get till I pass out
I wanna see who's really getting their clown on
So I'm a keep it this this real from now on
This is the life and we live this to the fullest
Do whatever we like cause we young and we are foolish
So this one's for London yeah yeah
Wherever you came from yeah yeah
And this one's for Brooklyn yeah yeah
Then back but there ain't no tomorrow to come
Now I been [?] should get you off your back
Do you be free cause I'm me that's that
This one's for London this ones for England
DC Miami L.A. to Beijing
Russia to Rio Paris to Kingston
This is the life and we live this to the fullest
Do whatever we like cause we young and we are foolish
So this one's for London yeah yeah
Wherever you came from yeah yeah
And this one's for Brooklyn yeah yeah