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The Future of Biodiversity

The Future of Biodiversity. Chapter 10 Section Three. Saving Species – One at a Time. Should we spend the money to save a few individuals? Captive breeding – used to restore a population, California condor

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The Future of Biodiversity

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  1. The Future of Biodiversity Chapter 10 Section Three

  2. Saving Species – One at a Time • Should we spend the money to save a few individuals? • Captive breeding – used to restore a population, California condor • Preserve genetic material – Germ plasm: saving reproductive cells to use in future breeding programs • Zoos, aquariums, parks, gardens – home to few remaining individuals of an endangered species

  3. Preserving Habitats and Ecosystems • Protecting habitats saves species • Save an ecosystem, not a species • Use products harvested with sustainable practices

  4. Legal Protection • Endangered Species Act – 1973, USFWS maintains list, protects species from human harm, US can’t do anything to hurt a listed species • USFWS must have a plan for each listed species, often protects habitat

  5. International Cooperation • IUCN – International Union for the Conservation of Nature, publishes the Red List of endangered species & advises govt. • CITES – Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species • Biodiversity Treaty – save biodiversity & ensure the fair use of genetic resources

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