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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Manatee mortalities
December 15, 2020
Florida is the nation's boating capital. Unfortunately this badge of honor (or popularity) comes to the detriment of the state's iconic grey "mermaid," the Florida Manatee. As more boaters hit the waterways, boat strikes are killing manatees more than ever — a lot more. Check out the numbers from 1974–2018.