The historical significance of biodiversity

The political implications of biodiversity

The ecological and scientific benefits of biodiversity

The economic impact of biodiversity

Increased susceptibility to pests

Decreased water purification

Reduced food production

Greater efficiency in resource capture

By developing new plant species

By creating synthetic molecules

By engineering new animal species

By using natural molecules to control brain activity

They are cheaper to produce

They can fly long distances

They are more efficient in rough terrains

They can replicate human emotions

To create new species

To monitor and analyze biodiversity changes

To eliminate invasive species

To fund biodiversity projects