Biodiversity: Natural and Human Causes of Depletion

The video discusses biodiversity, its importance, and how it varies globally. It explains how scientists measure biodiversity using the Simpson reciprocal index and the challenges of using fossil evidence to understand historical biodiversity. The video highlights threats to biodiversity, including habitat loss, invasive species, and human activities like overharvesting and pollution. It emphasizes the global impact of biodiversity loss and the need for collective action to mitigate these effects.

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