Chapter 16: Conservation Flashcards
define biodiversity
the variability among living organisms from all sources. This includes diversity within species, among species, and of ecosystems
name some key justifications for biodiversity conservation
- moral and ethical responsibilities
- living organisms enrich our life
- ‘ecosystem services’ are provided by many spp
- living organisms allow ecosystems to adapt and change and are a source of materials that benefit humans.
what are some benefits of the sea that do not have ‘true’ market value?
- storm protection from coral reefs
- CO2 control in atmosphere
- waste and nutrient removal or recycling
what is the prioritization of sustainability on a global level?
-international decisions about the investment in combating threats such as climate change
what is the prioritization of sustainability on regional and local scales?
-decide how scarce resources should be allocated to proactive and reactive conservation, and have these issues addressed.
what are some measures of attributes when selecting sites for conservation?
- species diversity and rarity
- size of area
- representativeness
- naturalness
- cultural criteria
- vulnerability
what does ‘whale mining’ infer?
that it’s not fished sustainably
ICZM
integrated coastal zone management is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and interactive process that promotes sustainable management of coastal waters and lands
what are the non-biological resources in the sea and what are they used for?
hydrocarbons for fuel.
Sand and gravel used in buildings.
who is responsible for making the ‘red list’?
-World Conservation Union (IUCN)
Why do conservation actions often focus on treating the problems instead of planning for sustainability?
- focused on remediation rather than prevention
- too far gone
What is the main purpose of the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)?
to prevent, reduce, or offset any adverse impacts of each and every major development affecting the environment
What makes systematic review methodology very important?
It provides policy makers with a high level of confidence in the reported findings and recommendations.
