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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Bottom Trawling Devastating Arctic Seas
October 16, 2024

Bottom trawling rapidly obliterates centuries-old marine habitats, destroying ancient coral forests and indiscriminately capturing thousands of fish, crustaceans, and other marine life. These massive nets, large enough to engulf a 747 jet, tragically trapped and killed six killer whales last year alone.

The Center for Biological Diversity is working to end this destructive practice. Through litigation, policy advocacy, and pushing for no-trawl zones, they protect vulnerable species and habitats while raising public awareness.

Join us to end this destruction: act.biologicaldiversity.org