Biodiversity hotspots are definitely regions worth conserving not only by their definition as a hotspot, but also because of the overlap with other goals of conservation, such as the ecosystem services that they do provide. However, you make a great point that many important and beautiful ecosystems would be left out and at risk of destruction simply because they don’t meet an arbitrary definition, and that is one reason why we need many diverse approaches to protect the planet’s biodiversity. Great job as always John, this is a fantastic overview. - Harrison and Evan
Oooh, this is challenging. I feel like we're all taught to protect the Great Barrier Reef or the Amazon Rainforest specifically because of their biodiversity. So you pointing out that there are other measures like ecosystem services or less diverse but important habitats is well taken. I'm not swayed from a lifetime of "save the hotspots" education yet, but I am now AWARE that it is one option among several, instead of the unconscious adoption of "save the hotspots". I like these environmental philosophy videos! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Yeah it is a really complex topic. Thank you for watching, yeah I do like the idea behind these videos, but I think I need to try some different styles.
@@Ecotasia The cost of trying a new style is basically zero, and you gain new skills and data each time. Even if you cover the same information in a new way, I think you should go for it!
4:35 is a Greater Sage-Grouse lek. I’ve had the pleasure of three separate Audubon treks to the lek with the wonderful Dave Quady. In order to not disturb the birds, we have to arrive before the birds gather, which means showing up in the dark and then leaving after the majority of birds have flown off. Generally it’s brutally cold, but well worth it. Then we all go out for breakfast together.
Biodiversity hotspots are definitely regions worth conserving not only by their definition as a hotspot, but also because of the overlap with other goals of conservation, such as the ecosystem services that they do provide. However, you make a great point that many important and beautiful ecosystems would be left out and at risk of destruction simply because they don’t meet an arbitrary definition, and that is one reason why we need many diverse approaches to protect the planet’s biodiversity. Great job as always John, this is a fantastic overview.
- Harrison and Evan
Yes I do like the idea, but it needs to be only a part of preserving nature. But yeah fun video and I got to talk about Xeko which is fun
Oooh, this is challenging. I feel like we're all taught to protect the Great Barrier Reef or the Amazon Rainforest specifically because of their biodiversity. So you pointing out that there are other measures like ecosystem services or less diverse but important habitats is well taken. I'm not swayed from a lifetime of "save the hotspots" education yet, but I am now AWARE that it is one option among several, instead of the unconscious adoption of "save the hotspots". I like these environmental philosophy videos! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Yeah it is a really complex topic. Thank you for watching, yeah I do like the idea behind these videos, but I think I need to try some different styles.
@@Ecotasia The cost of trying a new style is basically zero, and you gain new skills and data each time. Even if you cover the same information in a new way, I think you should go for it!
4:35 is a Greater Sage-Grouse lek. I’ve had the pleasure of three separate Audubon treks to the lek with the wonderful Dave Quady. In order to not disturb the birds, we have to arrive before the birds gather, which means showing up in the dark and then leaving after the majority of birds have flown off. Generally it’s brutally cold, but well worth it. Then we all go out for breakfast together.