Loss of Biodiversity

035 - Loss of Biodiversity

In this video Paul Andersen explains how biodiversity measures the variety of genes, species, and ecosystems on the planet. Biodiversity provides resources and ecosystem services for humans on the planet. He also explains how biodiversity is decreasing on the planet due to habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change, over harvesting, and pollution. Relevant treaties and laws designed to preserved biodiversity is also included.

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Intro
Artist: CosmicD
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Outro
Title: String Theory
Artist: Herman Jolly

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Damm just completed watching all of the 35 videos. wish me luck for tomorrow's exam and thank you, Mr. Andersen. god, bless this legendary soul of science

[dbrown]

I watched all 35 videos within 12 hours thank you so much here comes my 4!

[DanaTherman]

Just completed watching your playlist. I'll be taking the AP test tomorrow and I just wanted to thank you for sharing your enlightening videos. They've helped me get through self studying this course!

[pendragon]

great series. APES exam on monday so I watched all 35 of these videos today and yesterday. you're a lifesaver bro

[stellajoy]

finishing up this playlist and taking the AP test tomorrow. Thanks SO SO much mr. Anderson!

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[hannahlim]

if you’re reading this... u made it through all 35 vids:)) ap exams are in 2 weeks, we can do it testers of 2019 !!

[azoj]

I've been binge watching these in preparation for my exams, thanks so much they're really helpful!

[loneleaf]

great 6 hours that i spent with mr. anderson! may i not fail my ap practice exam tomorrow.

[youarethecauseofmyeuphoria]

I finally arrived at the last vid of Env. Sci! Watching this for my test in 2022. Thank you Mr. Andersen!

[QuillWorks]

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[gabrielhicks]

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[middo]

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APE exam coming tomorrow. Thank you so much for all of your videos Mr Andersen!!!

[nateptack]

Just watched all 35 videos. Test time tomorrow!!

[lukemejia]

6:08
Mr Anderson: "All of the green countries here signed on that biodiversity is important."
Me: So all the countries except the U.S.

[gabrielleannguevara]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, MR. ANDERSON! All of the 35 videos under this series is very helpful :) Just what I needed to refresh my memory for an upcoming major exam! :)

[drewzambroski]

Mr. Anderson, you were biology teacher last year. All my teacher would do is play your videos for lessons. still got an A! thanks a bunch and keep up the good work.

[melodysharp]

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[balive]

I just wanted to sincerely say thank you. I'm not a high school student but took these to get a better understanding of the environment for a university course I'm starting. You have really done an amazing job and I hope you know that you are making a positive impact.