Conserving biodiversity at a global level - CITES

We discussed today the role of CITES in managing biodiversity.

Read this article about the threats facing rosewood

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/29/wildlife-summit-cracks-down-on-illegal-rosewood-trade

Drugs from the Sea: Coral reefs

Drugs from the Sea: the value of coral reefs

Please watch this TED lecture for discussion next week

Topic 3 - Biodiversity

For Wednesday - research and make a list of the physical and human factors that affect biodiversity. Use your textbooks as well as online resources