At the end of this book, you will learn about the science of ecosystems otherwise called as the “homes” of organisms. Read about the importance of maintaining balance within ecosystems and what are some of the reasons this delicate balance is disrupted. With this information known, it is expected that you will be empowered to do your share in protecting the natural environment. This is most definitely an informative read.

At the end of this book, you will learn about the science of ecosystems otherwise called as the "homes" of organisms. Read about the importance of maintaining balance within ecosystems and what are some of the reasons this delicate balance is disrupted. With this information known, it is expected that you will be empowered to do your share in protecting the natural environment. This is most definitely an informative read.

Conservation Biology for All provides cutting-edge but basic conservation science to a global readership. A series of authoritative chapters have been written by the top names in conservation biology with the principal aim of disseminating cutting-edge conservation knowledge as widely as possible. Important topics such as balancing conversion and human needs, climate change, conservation planning, designing and analyzing conservation research, ecosystem services, endangered species management, extinctions, fire, habitat loss, and invasive species are covered. Numerous textboxes describing additional relevant material or case studies are also included. The global biodiversity crisis is now unstoppable; what can be saved in the developing world will require an educated constituency in both the developing and developed world. Habitat loss is particularly acute in developing countries, which is of special concern because it tends to be these locations where the greatest species diversity and richest centres of endemism are to be found. Sadly, developing world conservation scientists have found it difficult to access an authoritative textbook, which is particularly ironic since it is these countries where the potential benefits of knowledge application are greatest. There is now an urgent need to educate the next generation of scientists in developing countries, so that they are in a better position to protect their natural resources.

Explores how the earth's ecosystems have changed throughout history, describing how environmental and manmade changes have influenced ecosystems and the plants and animals that live in them.

Every organism that has walked on Earth leaves imprints. Humans are of no exception. However, the imprints humans leave may not be all good like pollution and damage to ecosystems. This science book discusses the many ways humans affect the environment. It also includes information on point and nonpoint sources of pollution. Get a copy today.

Change is constant. It happens regardless of how careful you are in your actions. The same goes in ecosystems. There are events that trigger short-term and/or long-term changes. Some of these events occur naturally while others are man-made. This book will examine the effects of change in different ecosystems. It will categorize changes between beneficial and otherwise. What can you do to help preserve ecosystems?

As the Gulf of Mexico recovers from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, natural resource managers face the challenge of understanding the impacts of the spill and setting priorities for restoration work. The full value of losses resulting from the spill cannot be captured, however, without consideration of changes in ecosystem services-the benefits delivered to society through natural processes. An Ecosystem Services Approach to Assessing the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico discusses the benefits and challenges associated with using an ecosystem services approach to damage assessment, describing potential impacts of response technologies, exploring the role of resilience, and offering suggestions for areas of future research. This report illustrates how this approach might be applied to coastal wetlands, fisheries, marine mammals, and the deep sea-each of which provide key ecosystem services in the Gulf-and identifies substantial differences among these case studies. The report also discusses the suite of technologies used in the spill response, including burning, skimming, and chemical dispersants, and their possible long-term impacts on ecosystem services.