| Seminar Introduction |
 Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur. In this seminar, biologist J. David Allan of the University of Michigan provides an overview of biodiversity and its threats--such as habitat loss, over-hunting, invasion of non-native species, pollution, and climate change--and the ways in which biologists and other scientists hope to protect species and ecosystems from disappearing. He reviews different science-based management strategies for sustainability, and in particular focuses on adding new protected areas as a restorative measure to manage populations and ecosystems for future generations.
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| Learning Objectives |
- Define biodiversity and identify common threats to biodiversity.
- Recount strategies by which species can be protected.
- Describe the current extent of protected areas and determine where new areas are needed.
- Explain how the design of nature reserves might maximize their effectiveness.
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Copyright 2001 Regents of the University of Michigan.
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| Technical Requirements |
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