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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Gettysburg_College/01%3A_Ecology_for_All/21%3A_Landscape_Ecology_and_Island_Biogeography/21.03%3A_Applications_of_Landscape_EcologyLandscape ecology has also been combined with population genetics to form the field of landscape genetics, which addresses how landscape features influence the population structure and gene flow of pl...Landscape ecology has also been combined with population genetics to form the field of landscape genetics, which addresses how landscape features influence the population structure and gene flow of plant and animal populations across space and time and on how the quality of intervening landscape, known as "matrix," influences spatial variation (Manel et al., 2003; Storfer et al., 2007).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/05%3A_Biodiversity_and_Conservation/5.02%3A_Importance_of_BiodiversityBiodiversity exists at multiple levels of organization, and is measured in different ways depending on the goals of those taking the measurements. These include numbers of species, genetic diversity, ...Biodiversity exists at multiple levels of organization, and is measured in different ways depending on the goals of those taking the measurements. These include numbers of species, genetic diversity, chemical diversity, and ecosystem diversity. The number of described species is estimated to be 1.5 million with about 17,000 new species being described each year. Estimates for the total number of eukaryotic species on Earth vary but are on the order of 10 million.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/16%3A_Environmental_Policy_and_Sustainability/16.06%3A__Environmental_ValuationExternality, public good, and common-pool resource problems yield suboptimal levels of environmental quality and excessive rates of resource exploitation. Many factors complicate the process of decidi...Externality, public good, and common-pool resource problems yield suboptimal levels of environmental quality and excessive rates of resource exploitation. Many factors complicate the process of deciding what to do about these problems. One is that environmental goods are not traded in any marketplace, and hence analysts struggle to identify quantitative measures of their values to society.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/05%3A_Biodiversity_and_ConservationThis chapter discusses biodiversity's significance, threats, preservation methods, geological changes, current extinction events, and conservation efforts, highlighting its crucial role in ecosystems ...This chapter discusses biodiversity's significance, threats, preservation methods, geological changes, current extinction events, and conservation efforts, highlighting its crucial role in ecosystems and the necessity for protection and sustainability.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/05%3A_Biodiversity_and_Conservation/5.08%3A_Community_DiversityA community comprises the populations of different species that naturally occur and interact in a particular environment. Some communities are relatively small in scale and may have well-defined bound...A community comprises the populations of different species that naturally occur and interact in a particular environment. Some communities are relatively small in scale and may have well-defined boundaries. Some examples are: species found in or around a desert spring, the collection of species associated with ripening figs in a tropical forest, and those clustered around a hydrothermal vent on the ocean floor. Other communities are larger, more complex, and may be less clearly defined.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Evergreen_Valley_College/Introduction_to_Ecology_(Kappus)/11%3A_Landscape_Ecology_and_Island_Biogeography/11.03%3A_Applications_of_Landscape_EcologyLandscape ecology has also been combined with population genetics to form the field of landscape genetics, which addresses how landscape features influence the population structure and gene flow of pl...Landscape ecology has also been combined with population genetics to form the field of landscape genetics, which addresses how landscape features influence the population structure and gene flow of plant and animal populations across space and time [53] and on how the quality of intervening landscape, known as "matrix," influences spatial variation.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Botany/Virginia_Cooperative_Extension_Gardener_Handbook/18%3A_Habitat_Gardening_for_WildlifeThis page emphasizes habitat gardening's role in supporting wildlife diversity and ecological balance by using native plants tailored to local conditions. Key focuses include creating diverse plant la...This page emphasizes habitat gardening's role in supporting wildlife diversity and ecological balance by using native plants tailored to local conditions. Key focuses include creating diverse plant layers, conservation landscaping, and building structures like brush and rock piles for wildlife. Techniques for managing human-wildlife conflicts responsibly and resources for habitat management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed are outlined.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/04%3A_Populations/4.01%3A_Population_Demographics_and_DynamicsThis page discusses Asian carp as invasive species that threaten U.S. ecosystems, particularly in Illinois and Missouri, contrasting their role in Chinese aquaculture. It highlights the importance of ...This page discusses Asian carp as invasive species that threaten U.S. ecosystems, particularly in Illinois and Missouri, contrasting their role in Chinese aquaculture. It highlights the importance of demography in ecology, including methods for population estimation and insights from life tables.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/05%3A_Biodiversity_and_Conservation/5.03%3A_Threats_to_BiodiversityThis page discusses the severe threats to global biodiversity resulting from human population growth and resource consumption, including habitat loss, overharvesting, and invasive species introduction...This page discusses the severe threats to global biodiversity resulting from human population growth and resource consumption, including habitat loss, overharvesting, and invasive species introductions. Climate change exacerbates these issues by altering habitats and species distributions, significantly increasing extinction risks by 2050.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/08%3A_Environmental_Health_and_Toxicology/8.01%3A_The_Impacts_of_Environmental_ConditionsOur industrialized society dumps huge amounts of pollutants and toxic wastes into the earth’s biosphere without fully considering the consequences. Such actions seriously degrade the health of the ear...Our industrialized society dumps huge amounts of pollutants and toxic wastes into the earth’s biosphere without fully considering the consequences. Such actions seriously degrade the health of the earth’s ecosystems, and this degradation ultimately affects the health and well-being of human populations.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Marine_Biology_Laboratory/17%3A_Ocean_DatabasesThis page discusses ocean science and its vast marine biological data, primarily accessed through databases like FishBase, WoRMS, EOL, and OBIS. The lab assignment requires students to research three ...This page discusses ocean science and its vast marine biological data, primarily accessed through databases like FishBase, WoRMS, EOL, and OBIS. The lab assignment requires students to research three fish species using FishBase for biological details and OBIS for global distribution. Key factors to summarize include habitat, diet, adaptations, and human threats, accompanied by images. The final output can be in document or slideshow format and is due at the next lab session.
