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Diversity, biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability.

J C Marques1

  • 1Institute of Marine Research, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra, 3004-517 Coimbra, Portugal. jcmimar@ci.uc.pt

Thescientificworldjournal
|June 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Diversity and biodiversity concepts are analyzed, revealing biodiversity as a more holistic concept. Conservation in isolated areas is unsustainable, highlighting biodiversity preservation as key to defining sustainability.

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Conservation Science

Background:

  • Historical emergence and intrinsic meanings of diversity and biodiversity are analyzed.
  • Difficulties in statistically capturing diversity dynamics are identified.
  • The conceptual shift towards biodiversity as a holistic working concept is appraised.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the differences and reciprocal relations between diversity and biodiversity.
  • To analyze how these concepts capture natural cyclic changes.
  • To explore theoretical implications for conservation and sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and theoretical approaches.
  • Synopsis of statistical challenges in diversity dynamics.

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  • Use of a simple dynamic model for hypothetical scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • Biodiversity is presented as a more holistic concept than diversity.
    • Conservation in restricted areas is deemed unsustainable without external intervention.
    • Biodiversity preservation is proposed as an indicator for defining sustainability.

    Conclusions:

    • Isolated conservation efforts may lead to obsolescence and extinction.
    • Biodiversity preservation offers a more precise definition of sustainability.
    • The relationship between diversity, biodiversity, and sustainability is complex and requires further investigation.