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| Can we conserve habitat and its biodiversity? |
Ecology is the study of interactions among living things and their environment. It provides a new understanding of these vital systems as they are now, and how they may change in the future. |
| Why is ecology important? |
Governments and citizens around the world are increasingly aware of the consequences of atmospheric pollution and climate change… |
| What is ecology? |
Ecology enriches our world and is crucial for human wellbeing and prosperity. It provides new knowledge of the interdependence between people and nature that is vital for food production, maintaining clean air and water, and sustaining biodiversity in a changing climate. |
| Can we predict the ecological effects of pollution and climate change? |
It is possible but depends on where we are in the world. In the Antarctic, the marine ecosystem is currently managed as a whole under an international agreement to conserve living resources... |
| How does forest destruction affect bird populations? |
About one-third of forest bird species cannot live in small remnants of forests. The smaller birds such as the forest robin will use patches as small as 10 ha… |
| Can we fish the ocean without depleting its riches? |
Yes. Ecology provides an essential basis for nature conservation. Maintaining a mosaic of habitats ensures the survival of a rich variety of species… |
| How does forest destruction affect bird populations? |
Mangroves play a number of ecological roles from fixing sediments to acting as a nursery site for young fish... |
