Biodiversity

Definitions/General Discussion

Aquatic Biodiversity
United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/bioindicators/aquatic/
Definition of aquatic biodiversity, general discussion of the variety of ecosystems encompassed, the importance of biodiversity, and factors that endanger biodiversity.  Contains charts and graphs regarding endangered aquatic species.

Biodiversity Project
http://www.biodiversityproject.org/
Includes a definition of biodiversity, discussion of its importance and threats to biodiversity.

What is Biodiversity?
Chicago Wilderness
http://www.chicagowilderness.org/biodiversity/what/index.cfm
General discussion

Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
http://cmbc.ucsd.edu/About/_biodiversity_flyer_2.pdf
General information

Biodiversity: What is it all about?
OceanLink
http://oceanlink.island.net/ONews/OceanNewsReader/ON5.pdf
General discussion and aquatic biodiversity activities for educators.

Threats to Biodiversity

Southeast Rivers and Streams
World Wildlife Fund
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildplaces/sers/threats.cfm

Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity: Why is Aquatic Biodiversity Declining?
Virginia Tech
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/fisheries/420-521/420-521.html

Exotic Aquatics on the Move
National Sea Grant Network and Geographic Education Alliances
http://www.iisgcp.org/edk-12/EXOTICSP/ans.htm#animals

Threats to Global Biodiversity
University of Michigan  http://www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange2/current/lectures/biodiversity/biodiversity.html

Biodiversity in the National Parks: Looming Threats to America's Most Valued Plants and Animals
National Parks Conservation Association
http://www.npca.org/wildlife%5Fprotection/biodiversity/report/