Biodiversity Collapse

10/09/24

“What happens when the biodiversity of an ecosystem collapses?”

Biodiversity loss is a tragedy. When enough biodiversity loss happens, it can set off a domino effect that leads to a Biodiversity Collapse where a healthy environment becomes unable to be maintained. 

Biodiversity Hotspots

10/05/24

“What are some of the most biodiverse yet threatened ecological spots in the world?”

Species of plants and animals live all across the world. However, some places have a large nucleus of biodiversity with a plethora of endemic species. These Biodiversity Hotspots are also some of the most threatened spots on the planet. Examples of biodiversity hotpots include the Western Cape and the Caucasus Mountains.

Biodiversity Cold Spots

10/04/24

“Are there places with low biological diversity threatened by human-induced activity?”

It’s common to focus on biodiversity hotspots for regions threatened by climate collapse. However, there are places with low biodiversity but contain a large number of endemic species. If some of these species die off, then it could lead to a rapid systems collapse. These Biodiversity Cold Spots are a vital part of the Earth’s functioning and need to be cared for. Atolls are classified as biodiversity cold spots.

How Atoll Lagoons Form

10/03/24

“How do atoll lagoons form?”

Atolls are some of the most beautiful pieces of land in the world. But how exactly do they form? Well, it usually starts when an island sinks into the ocean due to volcanic or seismic activity. When this disappears, the coral reefs that surround it may continue growing, and in time will form a lagoon barrier against the ocean. This is How Atoll Lagoons Form.

Atolls

10/01/24

“What do we call ring-shaped islands that contain lagoons?”

Islands come in all shapes and sizes. Some are ring-shaped islands that contain a lagoon in the center. These are called Atolls, and are some of the most beautiful places in the world.