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Sixth Mass Extinction Event Occurring

From time to time, mass extinctions have dramatically altered the landscape, seascape, and bioscape of planet Earth. Indications are that a mass extinction event is occurring again, with half of the Earth's species at risk UC-Santa Barbara researchers are using science to decide what must be saved.

Published by Sean Fears (5850 pts) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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Biochemistry's Role in Environmental Science

Biochemistry and Environmental Science intersect when a living organism’s life processes are affected by the environment.

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Species Diversity in Danger: Is Mass Die Off In Our Future?

Animals are disappearing, plants are becoming extinct. What does this have to say for the health of our planet and our biodiversity future? Will our species diversity prevail?

Published by Summer Banks (7543 pts) on Nov 10, 2009 to
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Where Have All the Birds Gone?

Birds are in peril. According to the World Wildlife Fund, approximately 70 percent of the world’s nearly 8000 species of birds are declining. Estimates project that climate change could drive up to 75 percent of the world’s bird species in to extinction. Find out more here.

Published by JenniferB (4360 pts) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Frog Diversity Boosts Their Immunity to Parasitic Diseases

New research indicates that Trematod parasites are another factor responsible for deformities in amphibians.

Published by Edna (1159 pts) on Oct 23, 2009 to
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Food Chain Basics: What is a Food Chain & How is it Effected by Biodiversity Loss?

All food chains are critical to ecosystems. If one species of plant or animal is removed from the chain, the health of the ecosystem is weakened.

Published by Edna (1159 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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What is an Ecosystem?

Ecosystems are fascinating, complex systems made of communities of animals and non-living components. Each ecosystem like the Arctic and Everglades has food webs and chains that include Bald Eagles, Polar Bears, wolves, alligators, catfish, seals, and Blue herons. Read on to learn more.

Published by Edna (1159 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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Biodiversity of the Florida Everglades

The Everglades help control flooding and fires and also provide a nursery for many endangered animals.

Published by Edna (1159 pts) on Oct 5, 2009 to
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Why is Biodiversity Important?

People are single-handedly destroying the biodiversity of earth. In order to sustain life on earth, several factors need addressing.

Published by cathymcc (553 pts) on Sep 25, 2009 to
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Penguin Peril: Penguin Colonies Face Major Decline Due to Climate Change

Penguins are being greatly threatened by the effects of global warming drive them from their home and limit access to food supplies. Find out more about the problems facing penguins and what the predictions for loss are.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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