Ecosystem Services

Question 1

Supporting

Answer 1

Coral reefs are home to 25% of marine fish species.

Cycling of nutrients throughout multiple ecosystems

Natural habitats for game species.

Natural reservoirs of diversity- agricultural gene pool

Decomposition of leaf litter forms the organic component of soil.

Question 2

Provisioning

Answer 2

Pearls and coral jewelry

Paper products made from plants

Honey provided by wild bees

Seafood provided by oceans

Sand for construction (concrete) from beaches.

Timber/Lumber provided by forests

Rangeland provides natural feed for livestock

Estuaries are productive commercial fishing grounds.

Question 3

Regulating

Answer 3

Oxygen production by plants

Air purification by plants

Coral reefs attract tourists

Pollination of crops by bees.

National Parks are popular tourist destinations

Grasslands promote groundwater

Vegetation slows runoff preventing erosion

Bats control populations of pests that harm crops

Wetlands protect coastal properties from flooding

Carbon dioxide absorption by forests and oceans

Water purification by wetlands

Question 4

Cultural

Answer 4

Wild lands have great importance in many religions.

Coral reefs attract tourists

National Parks are popular tourist destinations