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Ecology of Populations

What is Ecology? “Ecology” the study of the interactions of organisms w/ its environment.

Population Growth Populations grow when birth rate exceeds rate of mortality DEATH

Humans are part of the Earth's ecosystem. Human activities can either deliberately or inadvertently alter the balance of an ecosystem.

What do you Think??? How do human activities affect the environment?

With more info… Will you change your perspective or will you feel the same way?

Human impacts on the Environment Global warming Use of machinery by humans seems to be increasing CO 2 levels in the air. CO 2 prevents heat from escaping, causes slight world wide temperature increases Rising water temperatures causes coral bleaching

Human impacts on the environment Deforestation Caused by demand for wood products, need for space, farmland, housing, roads Deforestation causes habitat fragmentation Animals and plants are forced into confined areas

Habitat Fragmentation

Human impacts on the Environment Ozone depletion Caused by aerosol chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) CFC’s – Escape into atmosphere, reacts breaking down the ozone (O 3, a protective atmospheric layer) – UV rays penetrate the atmosphere and cause harm to many organisms

“HOLE” in the ozone (O3)

Human impacts on the Environment Fishing activities Demand for fish and shellfish Commercial Fishing be harmful to environment in many ways

Human impacts on the environment Invasive species (EXOTIC SPECIES) introduced by people accidentally or intentionally Can cause problems if no natural enemies are present Cane toad was introduced to Australia to control cane beetles, pest insects that destroy sugar cane crops

Human impacts on the Environment Exotic pet trade Capture and sell wild animals from exotic locations Wealthy buyers and collectors desire obscure animals Animals removed from their habitat causes an imbalance in the ecosystem

Importance of the Environment Biodiversity = Many different types of organisms Organisms depend upon one another Interfering with one Organism can have a Ripple effect to many w/in the habitat

Importance of the environment Natural resources: Non-renewable includes fossil fuels (petroleum, coal) Renewable includes animals, plants, water, wind, etc. –even renewable resources can run out

Importance of the Environment Natural resources Renewable energy sources include wind power, geothermal energy, ocean currents

Pollution: Agricultural –DDT –Fertilizers –Animal wastes (nitrogen) Homes –Strong cleaning agents Industry –Toxic gases and wastes –Acid rain

Quiz #1 What is ecology? #2 What is population growth? #3 What can cause deforestation? #4 What are the two main types of resources? Give an example of each. #5 What are the three main sources of pollution? Give one example of pollution for each main source.