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Biodiversity
Biodiversity or biological diversity is the diversity of and in living nature. There are a number of definitions and measures of biodiversity.
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1. Biodiversity Hotspots
Comprehensive information on 25 of the world's biologically richest and most threatened ecosystems.
http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/
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Rating: [4.83] Votes: [73] Hits: [105] | Apr 21, 2006

2. Biodiversity Web
Personally maintained website with information and links about several aspects of biodiversity: biological, ecological, physical, chemical, social (e.g., population growth), economical and juridical. Some links in Dutch language or of particular relevance to Netherlands.
http://www.biodiversity.nl/
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3. Biodiversity Education in Belgium
Presents Belgian university and training courses related to biodiversity, also public awareness and education activities and websites.
http://www.naturalsciences.be/bch-cbd/belgium/services/biodiv-edu.htm
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4. International Zoo Educators Association
IZE is a professional association dedicated to expanding the educational impact of zoos and aquariums worldwide, to enhance the understanding of conservation issues and to share information on effective informal education methods.
http://www.izea.net/
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5. International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
IPGRI is an international research institute with a mandate to advance the conservation and use of genetic diversity for the well-being of present and future generations. The site contains extensive information on regional activities and networks, country information, specific crops, training materials, legal and technical documents.
http://www.cgiar.org/ipgri/
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6. Foundation for Global Biodiversity Education for Children
Details of Internet-based and community-based biodiversity education programs for children.
http://www.globio.org/
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7. What is Biodiversity?
Different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists.
http://ceres.ca.gov/biodiv/Biodiversity/biodiv_def2.html
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8. Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources
National Academy of Sciences report (1996) addresses new strategies and techniques for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity. Full text online.
http://books.nap.edu/catalog/4901.html
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9. Biodiversity Fact Sheet
What is biodiversity, what threatens it, why is it important, and what are ecologists doing to better understand it? From Ecological Society of America. [PDF file]
http://www.esa.org/education/edupdfs/biodiversity.pdf
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10. Biodiversity Frequently Asked Questions
Presents answers to common questions about biodiversity.
http://bch-cbd.naturalsciences.be/belgium/convention/biodiversity-faq.htm
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