It encompasses the 8 million or so species on the planet—from plants and animals to fungi and bacteria—and the ecosystems that house them such as oceans, forests, mountain environments and coral reefs.Every year, the United Nations marks 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity, to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. These national parks are home to some of the oldest trees on earth and are accessible for the public to visit them. On land, the most important ecosystems and biodiversity refuges are forests, which are home to most of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity: 80% of amphibian species; 75% of bird species, and 68% of mammal species, according to “Healthy ecosystems can protect against the spread of disease: Where native biodiversity is high, the infection rate for some Nature is also an essential source of many drugs used in modern medicine. Restoration projects such as these can be undertaken by NGOs, local organizations and governments. There are This information is used to improve conservation interactions between us and our biomes. Sea Otters are found in kelp forests on the coast of California. Seed banks are in practice from many years. variation within the same species.We have destroyed and disrupted many ecosystems by damaging them and reducing its biodiversity as we spread across the globe. An example of this is the return of wolves into Yellowstone National park. This provides a safe haven for the plant species which are close to extinction. We can all appreciate the beauty of biodiversity whether we are looking at a view, rock-pooling, going for a walk in a wood or sitting in a garden.
food, medicine, and new technology are created by these interactions. Laws and legislations help protect the natural habitats by outlawing the development of an area at the cost of harvesting natural resources which has an impact on the natural biodiversity. This destroys the natural habitat and increases stressors like noise pollution for the nearby animal populations which makes them migrate. These changes in weather makes the animals move to another area. The most effective way for us to conserve biodiversity with our present knowledge is probably in-situ conservation, that is the conservation of species within their natural habitats. Later during my stint in medical school, I realized that many of our health concerns originate from neglecting our environmental responsibilities and this was just not sustainable in the long run. These organisms are moved intentionally or unintentionally Biodiversity includes different species in the ecosystem as well as genetic I have lived on the countryside for over a decade of my life where I realized how human activities impacted the environment. The best way to preserve biodiversity is to protect the habitat before it has been altered.Invasive species are introduced into the ecosystem purposely, however, they can accidentally make their way into a new ecosystem as well (discussed above). These changes damage the natural local habitat which reduces biodiversity.Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity animals (including humans) if biodiversity would not exist in our ecosystem. that biodiversity is as important as we are.My love for nature is not newfound. Over the years, these plants and animals have worked to hold the ecosystem together. Biodiversity continues to help and improve our daily lives. The signatories committed to "conserve the variety of animals and plants within their jurisdiction." plants and animals working together. Educated and ‘woke’ People become more involved and influence other people and government representatives, insisting on them to protect the environment.This can be done on a daily basis. An example of such species is the brown tree snake which was accidentally introduced to Guam by aircraft in the 1950’s. This is a brilliant idea as it protects the natural habitat and ecosystems as well as keeps it open for people to visit at the same time. Absorbing CO2 from the environment, which is a greenhouse gas, will certainly fight and regulate climate change. The use of fossil fuels has been a major cause of climate change, alternative energy sources should be used instead of fossil fuels. ever known. Since everyone can do it, this is considered to be the most important way to protect the planet. As urbanization has increased over the years, more and more land has been repurposed for human needs. The functioning systems which provide This growth in tree population would mean betterment of the environment as they will absorb more CO2. So, the actual value of biodiversity is far more than we can imagine.Since our existence, biodiversity has continuously been under threat. Some seed banks have collected over 2 billion seeds stored at a time.