Conservation and Restoration Ecology: Crash Course Ecology

The video explores ecology, focusing on conservation biology and restoration ecology. It discusses human impact on ecosystems, using the Milltown Dam as a case study. The video explains biodiversity's role in ecosystem health and outlines strategies for conservation, such as small population and declining population conservation. Restoration techniques like structural restoration, bioremediation, and biological augmentation are also covered. The video concludes with a call to protect ecosystems proactively.

What is the main focus of conservation biology and restoration ecology?

• To study the universe's expansion

• To develop new species

• To protect and restore ecosystems

• To analyze human history

What was the primary environmental issue caused by the Milltown Dam?

• Air pollution

• Toxic sediment accumulation

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

Why is biodiversity considered the glue that holds ecosystems together?

• It ensures ecosystem resilience and adaptability

• It reduces the need for conservation efforts

• It provides aesthetic value

• It increases human population

What is the 'extinction vortex' in small population conservation?

• A beneficial cycle of species growth

• A process of increasing genetic diversity

• A downward spiral leading to extinction

• A method to increase population size

Which restoration method involves using organisms to remove toxins?

• Structural restoration

• Bioremediation

• Biological augmentation

• Genetic engineering

What is the goal of declining population conservation?

• To increase the size of already large populations

• To address the causes of population decline

• To introduce new species into ecosystems

• To focus solely on genetic diversity

What is a potential risk of introducing invasive species for ecosystem restoration?

• They may become endangered

• They might solve all ecological problems

• They can create additional ecological issues

• They will always improve biodiversity