Ecosystem interactions: Environmental threats

Introduction

Learning objectives

To know that the wildlife on Galapagos faces a number of environmental threats.

To understand how invasive species are posing a threat to biodiversity in Galapagos.

To discuss the possible preventative measures proposed to limit environmental threats in Galapagos.

Students’ outcomes

To give examples of environmental threats to the wildlife of Galapagos.

To explain how invasive species can outcompete native and endemic species to reduce Galapagos biodiversity.

To discuss the possible preventative measures proposed to limit environmental threats in Galapagos.

Resources in English

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Introduction

Learning objectives

Students’ outcomes

Resources in English