Science and the conservation of biodiversity

Authors
Morris, DW
Citation
Dw. Morris, Science and the conservation of biodiversity, CAN J ZOOL, 78(12), 2000, pp. 2059-2060
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE ZOOLOGIE
ISSN journal
00084301 → ACNP
Volume
78
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
2059 - 2060
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-4301(200012)78:12<2059:SATCOB>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Humans are most likely to conserve biodiversity when they derive direct uti litarian benefit by doing so. High biodiversity, for example, may often red uce the frequency of disease and pestilence. Scientists are morally and pro fessional obliged to (i) make society aware of such benefits and (ii) promu lgate the value and practice of science.