Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity G. Tyler Miller’s Living in the Environment 14th Edition Chapter 13

Key Concepts Economic and ecological importance Effects of human activities Protecting and sustaining aquatic diversity Protecting and sustaining fisheries Protecting and restoring wetlands

The Importance of Aquatic Biodiversity Coral reefs Deep ocean floor Estuaries Lakes and streams Food items Fig. 13-2 p. 253 Medicines and drugs

Human Impacts on Aquatic Biodiversity Species loss and endangerment Marine habitat loss and degradation Freshwater habitat loss and degradation Overfishing Nonnative species

Protecting and Sustaining Marine Biodiversity Protect endangered and threatened species International agreements Integrated coastal management Reconciliation ecology Sustainable management of marine fisheries

Managing and Sustaining the World’s Marine Fisheries Fishery regulations Economic approaches Protected areas Consumer information Bycatch reduction Aquaculture Refer to Fig. 13-9 p. 263 Nonnative species

Protecting, Sustaining, and Restoring Wetlands Regulations Wetlands protection Mitigation banking Wetlands restoration Control of invasive species See Individuals Matter p. 268 Fig. 13-11 p. 267

Protecting, Sustaining, and Restoring Rivers Pollution Disruption of water flow Loss of biodiversity Invasive species Fig. 13-13 p. 269

Life Cycle of Wild Salmon Fig. 13-14 p. 270

Rebuilding Salmon Populations Build upstream hatcheries Repopulating streams Build fish ladders Transport salmon around dams Reduce silt runoff Restrict dam construction Refer to Fig. 13-15 p. 271