1. The Future of Biodiversity
Chapter 10
Section Three

2. Saving Species – One at a Time
Should we spend the money to save a few individuals?
Captive breeding – used to restore a population, California condor
Preserve genetic material – Germ plasm: saving reproductive cells to use in future breeding programs
Zoos, aquariums, parks, gardens – home to few remaining individuals of an endangered species

3. Preserving Habitats and Ecosystems
Protecting habitats saves species
Save an ecosystem, not a species
Use products harvested with sustainable practices

4. Legal Protection
Endangered Species Act – 1973, USFWS maintains list, protects species from human harm, US can’t do anything to hurt a listed species
USFWS must have a plan for each listed species, often protects habitat

5. International Cooperation
IUCN – International Union for the Conservation of Nature, publishes the Red List of endangered species & advises govt.
CITES – Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Biodiversity Treaty – save biodiversity & ensure the fair use of genetic resources