Conservation scientists 'unanimous' in expectations of serious loss of biological diversity

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 05:00 in Biology & Nature

The number of species being recognised as endangered is ever increasing and a new study, published in Conservation Biology, reveals the unanimity among conservation scientists of expectations of a major loss of biological diversity. The survey also shows a growing acceptance of controversial strategies such as triage, a decision to prioritise resources and not to intervene to save some highly threatened species.

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