The biodiversity of the planet is rapidly being depleted. Scientists' efforts to monitor and protectbiodiversity are being aided by a slew of new technologies and the volunteer work of ordinarycitizens.To help scientists in their conservation work, new technologies have been developed. For example,Footprint identification technique (FIT) uses photo digitization to identify the footprints of largecats and other mammals, which will allow collection of data about these animals in a noninvasivemanner. Other noninvasive data collection techniques include vocalization identification, drones,DNA analysis, and camera-trapping. Apps such as eBird and iNaturalist allow amateurs to recordtheir observations in open-access online databases for further analysis.Smartphones and drones could be useful in collecting data to prevent poaching, although suchtechnologies are in their infancy and still not widely available in developing countries. Remotesensing could be used to monitor changes in land use.A broad range of actors must be consulted to meet conservation challenges.1. Do you think ordinary volunteers have an important role to play in conservation work?2. What is the appropriate mix of technologies?3.What are the limitations of new technologies?4. How can the efforts of the public best be harnessed in conservation work?5. What is your scientific opinion based on research about it?

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1. Do you think ordinary volunteers have an important role to play in conservation work? 2. What is the appropriate mix of technologies? 3. What are the limitations of new technologies? 4. How can the efforts of the public best be harnessed in conservation work? 5. What is your scientific opinion based on research about it?

1. Do you think ordinary volunteers have an important role to play in conservation work? 2. What is the appropriate mix of technologies? 3. What are the limitations of new technologies? 4. How can the efforts of the public best be harnessed in conservation work? 5. What is your scientific opinion based on research about it?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter55: Biodiversity And Conservation Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

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