What is biodiversity and why is it important?

Biodiversity is the term used to encompass the variety of all living organisms on Earth, including their genetic diversity, species diversity and the diversity of marine, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, together with their associated evolutionary and ecological processes. But as biodiversity is also a human concept, different people bring their own set of values to bear on it. Dr Steve Morton talks about the different values that humans obtain from biodiversity and the role we will need to play in shaping its future. (07:51)

[ri_turn]

the factors that contribute to biodiversity are: Species, genetic variability, diversity of ecosystems, evolutionary history and ecosystem functions.

the concept of biodiversity originally gained traction in the scientific community: in the 1980s because of the concern of human beings on the planet. It's trying to highlight that our community is important and we should take care of it.

the 5 categories that help answer the question why diversity is important is: economic value, ecological life support, cultural value, recreational value, and scientific value.

[sarinarosas]

When your teacher assigns 11 parts for one assighnments and it's due tomorrow ✌😌

[palfixeye]

4:51 5 categories that help answer the question, “Why is biodiversity important”

[lizziegiger]

Love how we all have the same questions and our teachers talk about how they spend so much time making our assignments.

[foxgirlthememegirl]

Who's here for homework?
Edit: So many more people now that the pandemic's here

[elsadysom]

Me rn in science scrolling through the comments for the answers because apparently everyone had the same question for some reason.

[milkcookiesgacha]

Everyone watching this had it assigned for school, EVERYONE

[matt]

ugh this doesn't answer any of my Watch It questions

[salidasengsath]

seeing everyone comments about watching this because of home is making me laugh because sameeee lol

[lilkozo]

definitely here for a coronavirus assignment 🤧

[jaimeboyd]

i love how this was posted in 2014 and now its gone viral because of this stupid isolation school bulls**t

[naturefondernature]

Content
0:00 What is biodiverity and the origin of the term
2:02 The values of biodiversity (Why does biodiversity matter?)
5:10 Biodiversity is declining
6:04 What is the role of science?

[kiralourdes]

2:20 is the 6 categories that makeup biodiversity

[houseofjosh]

this is going to help me on my science lab questions thanks

[corazonfeathers]

Homework aside, the song in the background DEFINITELY sounds exactly like the one my local news station uses.

[danielmwaba]

When we look at threats of biodiversity, one of them is Overpopulation, because there a demand of resources for it survival. And the population is still growing. How can we conserve biodiversity in that way for its stability. Your help will be highly appreciated.

[GoDaGo.]

Great Explanation of the values of Biodiversity in Australia, that can be easily applied globally. I'm not sure about that #6 reason to protect Biodiversity "Negative Value". This is the first I'm hearing of this topic, and am curious to find out more about it.

[linuxlucas]

does anyone know what factors contribute to biodiversity?

[addisondeleon]

glad i’m not the only one here for watch it

[MukGames]

Same music as the Minecraft trailer :p