maintaining biodiversity

what is the goal of captive breeding programmes?

to increase the number of an endangered species to reintroduce them into the wild

what are some of the potential difficulties with captive breeding programmes?

• many rare plants and animals dont reproduce easily or quickly

• inbreeding must be avoided to maintain biodiversity

• the habitat may first have to be restored if it is damaged

what are the benefits of coral reefs?

• high biodiversity

• source of food and new medicine

• they protect coastlines

• jobs and recreation

what threats are there to coral reefs?

• climate change and coral bleaching

• pollution

what are some ways to protect coral reefs?

• decrease CO2 emissions

• minimising fertiliser use

• disposing of trash properly/recycling

• education

what is a mangrove?

a woody tree or shrub that lives along sheltered coastlines

what are benefits of mangroves?

• vital for young organisms to develop

• barrier against storms

what threats are there to mangroves?

• land conversion

• pollution

• coastal development

what is a way to protect mangroves?

prevent destruction

what is healthand?

Heathlands are open spaces, made up of low-growing plants, where animals like horses often graze

how can heathland be regenerated?

• remove trees

• allow ponies and cows to graze freely