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Biodiversity
| Biodiversity refers to the
variability among living organisms from all sources, including
terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems, and the
ecological complexes of which they are part. This includes
within species (genetic diversity), between species and of
ecosystems (UNEP-GEO3, 2002). In this section we will:
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Look at why biodiversity is
important. |
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Present some of the facts
about biodiversity. |
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Identify some of the potential impacts the industry can
have on biodiversity. |
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Describe the international,
government and industry response to this issue. |
The importance of biodiversity
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