"Conservation biology is the study of the conservation of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions."
Focuses on the preservation of endangered species and their habitats, as well as the application of sustainable practices in natural resource management.
Biodiversity: The variety of living organisms in a specific habitat, including ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity.
Habitat loss: The destruction or degradation of an ecosystem or habitat that results in the loss of species or reduction of their populations.
Invasive species: Non-native species that disrupt natural ecosystems by outcompeting native species for resources and altering habitats.
Endangered species: Species that are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, overexploitation, disease, or other factors.
Fragmentation: The breaking up of large habitats into smaller and more isolated patches, which can reduce gene flow and biodiversity.
Climate change: The long-term alteration of global temperatures and weather patterns due to human activities and natural variations in the Earth's climate system.
Ecological footprint: The amount of land, water, and other resources required for human activities, including food production, transportation, and building construction.
Ecosystem services: The benefits that people derive from natural ecosystems, such as clean water, clean air, and biodiversity.
Conservation genetics: The study of genetic diversity and its application to the conservation and management of endangered species and populations.
Conservation planning: The process of identifying and prioritizing areas for conservation and deciding on actions to maintain or enhance biodiversity.
Sustainable development: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Restoration ecology: The study of the methods and practices used to restore degraded or damaged ecosystems to their natural or pre-human state.
Wildlife management: The application of scientific principles to the conservation and management of wildlife populations, including hunting, trapping, and relocation.
Protected areas: Designated regions of land or water that are managed for the conservation of natural ecosystems and wildlife.
Conservation education: The process of educating people about the value of biodiversity and the ways in which they can contribute to its preservation and management.
"The aim [of conservation biology] is to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management."
"The conservation ethic is based on the findings of conservation biology."
"The conservation ethic is based on the findings of conservation biology."
"The aim [of conservation biology] is to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction."
"The aim [of conservation biology] is to protect [...] ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions."
"The aim [of conservation biology] is to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management."
"[The aim of conservation biology is to protect] ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions."
"Conservation biology is the study of the conservation of nature and of Earth's biodiversity."
"Conservation biology is the study of the conservation of nature and of Earth's biodiversity."
"The aim [of conservation biology] is to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions."
"[Conservation biology aims to protect] ecosystems from the erosion of biotic interactions."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on [...] the practice of natural resource management."
"It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences."
"[Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on] the practice of natural resource management." Note: The numbers provided are not part of the original answers. The purpose of the numbers is for clarity and organization purposes.