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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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Saving Life on Earth: A Discussion of Sea Turtles
September 04, 2020
Known for their long lifespans and incredible migrations, sea turtles are ancient creatures that face an overwhelming array of modern threats. Center staff have been working for decades to protect these amazing reptiles from plastic and light pollution, entanglement in fishing gear, sea-level rise and ocean acidification. Just in the past few weeks we’ve celebrated wins to gain new protections for leatherback sea turtles in California and for green sea turtle critical habitat on both coasts. Learn about our work to save sea turtles and how you can help. The presentation features our Florida director Jaclyn Lopez and Catherine Kilduff, a senior attorney in our Oceans program.