Explain the importance of biodiversity to ecosystems and


Resources: Environmental Ethics, Ch. 2, 5, and 6 and Watersheds 4, Ch. 2, 3, and 10

Write at least a 1,050-word paper addressing the following: 

  • Explain the importance of biodiversity to ecosystems and society.
  • Compare and contrast the inherent and utilitarian views of the value of biodiversity.
  • Assess the effects of GMOs on biodiversity, including:
  • Why GMOs are used
  • How GMOs are created. How is this different from naturally occurring life?
  • Evaluate the controversy regarding GMOs, especially as it relates to biodiversity
  • Assess the effects of fisheries and aquaculture on biodiversity, including:
  • How modern fishery practices affect biodiversity
  • How aquaculture practices affect biodiversity
  • Provide some possible strategies for addressing issues with GMOs and fisheries, including 
  • Your reasoning for these specific strategies
  • How inherent and utilitarian views of biodiversity relate to your proposed strategies
  • The role of conservation and sustainable growth in your proposed strategies

Include at least 3 sources, in addition to your textbook.

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