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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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Save Marine Mammals and Celebrate This Lifesaving Law
February 23, 2022
After people across the United States took action, in October 1972 Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act. It was the first federal law to protect marine mammals in U.S. waters, giving them a chance to recover and one day thrive again. This groundbreaking legislation has helped save countless lives of whales, seals, dolphins, polar bears and other marine mammals from unregulated hunting and reckless pollution. But they’re still threatened by climate change, fishing-gear entanglement, oil and gas development, and much more. We need to work together to make sure the law is properly implemented and fully enforced. Now through October, join us in celebrating this law’s 50th anniversary. We’ll share stories, host events, and give you chances to take action. In the meantime, help us spread the word by sharing this video on Facebook with the hashtag #MMPA50.