REPORT:BIODIVERSITYby CARLOS OCON DEGAMO JR. | 09-05-2019 11:10 |
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![]() According to the dictionary the variety of life in the world or in a habitat or ecosystem. We all know that bio means life. name given to the variety of ecosystems, species and genes in the world or in a habitat. It is essential to human wellbeing, as it delivers services that sustain our economies and societies. The Philippines is one biodiverse country and it is containing two-thirds of the Earth¡¯s biodiversity and seventy percent of world¡¯s plants and animal species due to its geographical isolation, diverse habitats and high rates of endemism. It`s provides several ecosystem services, food, water, energy sources, pharmaceuticals, biomass fuels. the marine biodiversity in Philippines is highly threatened by a host of factors ranging from destructive fishing practices to soil erosion and global warming. The comparatively high number of species found only in the Philippines indicates a real threat of extinction, including of species that have yet to be discovered by scientists. We must protect our biodiversity no matter where you are as long you protect our mother earth and implementing our laws and we must be proactive and helping each other so that we aim our goals and live peacefully and happy because everyone has the right to live no matter how small species you are because everyone has a vital role in our ecosystem. |