Ellen Ryan Biology IA Task G1 Investigation into the biodiversity of organisms at different heights on a rocky shore. PART (1) Ellen Ryan Introduction This experiment was carried out in order to better understand Hong Kong’s ecology and biodiversity‚ specifically focusing on field-based whole organism biology in an area with little human interferences. Method 1. Lay a horizontal transect on the mid-shore (1.75m) 2. Repeat for high-shore (2.25m) 3. At regular intervals of 1m
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Ecosystem is a system formed by the interaction of all living organisms with each other and with the physical elements of the environment. The vulnerability of an ecosystem can be determined through the examination of its location‚ biodiversity‚ extent and linkages. The vulnerability of the ecosystem is closely linked with the effectiveness of the functioning and the diversity of the ecosystem. The resilience of an ecosystem is also important when looking at the survival of ecosystems. Resilience
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terms of the relative wildness maps ability to help identify suitable areas of rewilding‚ its benefits are limited. It helps identify the perceived wildest areas but the idea of rewilding is to improve areas that are not already ‘wild’ to benefit biodiversity. The idea of rewilding also has so much more factors than just the current wildness of the landscape as shown in the second part of the study. It can‚ however‚ be useful when used alongside these factors. When creating the wildness map there were
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Some of the major effects of deforestation include biodiversity loss‚ local climate change and global warming. Farmers often have trouble raising crops‚ which typically results in more problems‚ such as an increase in food prices. Soil erosion and cultural displacement also can occur. Those who want to address the problem have a variety of options‚ however. Biodiversity Loss A loss of biodiversity often follows a reduction in the amount of forested land. Trees‚ shrubs and other plants provide shelter
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According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)‚ there has been a drop of 90% in the quantity of marine organisms that can be trawled in some traditional fishing areas of the Philippines. This isn’t just a question of declining fish stocks and biodiversity‚ but also of social impacts and economic losses. Mismanagement of fisheries resources is estimated to cost US$ 420 million annually in lost revenues. At the root of the overfishing problem is weak fisheries management‚ ineffective policies and
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TOURISM PLAN FOR NINOY AQUINO PARKS AND WILDLIFE CENTER I. INTRODUCTION The Philippines is one of the dream destinations for many ecotourists all over the world. Enveloped within an otherworldly landscape of sea and jungle‚ where large number of magnificent floras and faunas can be found‚ it truly is one of the few places of its kind. In that‚ it contains all of the major ecosystems that warm weather or tropical tourists look for when deciding on a vacation spot. It could be argued that pretty
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proponents maintain that biotechnology can ease world hunger‚ scientists and consumers alike express their concern for its potential harms to the environment. Biodiversity • Earth contains ecosystems whose health depends on a balance‚ known as biodiversity‚ of different plant and animal species. Biotechnology potentially threatens biodiversity by introducing a single type of organism‚ such as a genetically modified seed‚ across a wide area. In an article published in 2001‚ renown agricultural ecologist
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IMPACT OF URBANISATION ON BIODIVERSITY Case Studies From India WWF-India sees its role in urban work as an attempt to reduce the impact of cities on biodiversity and ecological footprint‚ both of which have implications for the overall conservation goals of the organisation. Further‚ given the experience and expertise in dealing with footprint issues‚ WWF feels there is a greater need to engage with planners‚ developers and policy makers involved in dealing with urban issues. Author Kiran Rajashekariah/WWF-India
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The Sipsey wilderness fits two of the ten UNESCO criteria for international heritage status. It fits criteria nine and ten. “(ix) to be outstanding examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial‚ fresh water‚ coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals. And (x) to contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity‚ including those containing
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Disappearing Diversity Politics‚ Population‚ & Practices The Tropical Andes hotspot is located on the western coast of South America‚ from western Venezuela to Northern Chile and Argentina‚ and includes portions of Columbia‚ Ecuador‚ Peru and Bolivia. The focus country will here will be Peru‚ a developing country in Latin America. This country is special because it became the latest developing country to enact a domestic climate change initiative with a goal of lowering carbon emissions in its
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