Academic Info: Biodiversity
A partially annotated directory of Internet resources on biodiversity. |
All Species Foundation
A non-profit organization with the goal of recording a complete inventory of all species on Earth within 25 years. |
Animal Info - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals
Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use. |
Bibliography of Genetic Variation in Natural Populations
Searchable database of citations on natural populations of animals, plants, and microbes. |
Bio-Blitz
A tool for biodiversity exploration, education, and investigation. |
Biodiversity and Its Value: Biodiversity Series, Paper No. 1
Outlines what biodiversity is, and the three levels at which it is usually defined: genetic, species and ecosystem. |
Biodiversity and Protected Areas
Introductory documents on understanding and conserving biodiversity. |
Biodiversity Economics
Explores the economic dimensions of the global biodiversity agenda as reflected in the work of IUCN and the various biodiversity conventions, notably the Convention on Biological Diversity. |
Biodiversity Fact Sheet
What is biodiversity, what threatens it, why is it important, and what are ecologists doing to better understand it? From Ecological Society of America. |
Biodiversity Frequently Asked Questions
Presents answers to common questions about biodiversity. |
Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources
National Academy of Sciences report (1996) addresses new strategies and techniques for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity. Full text online. |
Biodiversity in urban ecosystems
Links to sites about urban biodiversity. |
Biodiversity Information Network Virtual Library
References and links to resources on biodiversity and related topics. |
Biodiversity Resource Center
A branch library of the California Academy of Sciences specializing in information on biodiversity. Bibiographies, links to news and educator resources. |
Biodiversity Series
Full text online of UNEP-WCMC series of project results. |
Biodiversity Theory
Overview of some theoretical basics of biodiversity. |
Biodiversity Web
Personally maintained website with information and links about several aspects of biodiversity: biological, ecological, physical, chemical, social (e.g., population growth), economical and juridical. Some links in Dutch language or of particular relevanc |
Canadian Biodiversity
Biological diversity: theory, patterns, ecological zones, species distributions, conservation issues, and legislation, with an emphasis on Canada. Bilingual: english/français. |
Encyclopedia of Biodiversity
Online resource: major themes include evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories, an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends, treaties and government legislation. |
Fauna and Flora International
Supports international conservation activities. Documents on methodology, working with NGOs, governments, communities; news, publications, photo gallery. |
International Biodiversity Observation Year
Describes the need for an International Biodiversity Observation Year, events proposed, benefits anticipated. |
Introduction to Biodiversity Theory
Overview and definitions. |
Kind Planet Biodiversity
Introductory notes. |
Mass Extinction Underway
Links to articles on biodiversity and species extinction. |
Natural Resources and Biodiversity
Background papers from the World Resources Institute on social and political dimensions of environmental policy-making. |
NBII: Biodiversity Links
Access to WWW sites that provide information on genetic diversity, species diversity, ecological diversity, and geopolitical perspectives. From the National Biological Information Infrastructure. |
Resources for the Future Library: Biodiversity
Research papers (PDF files) and project summaries related to economic and policy aspects of biodiversity protection. Topics include ecosystem valuation, endangered species laws, and habitat conservation. |
Species 2000
Project to provide indexing and links for all known species as the baseline dataset for studies of global biodiversity. |
The Global Diversity Foundation
The Global Diversity Foundation documents, monitors and promotes agricultural, biological and cultural diversity around the world, particularly through training and research. |
What is Biodiversity?
Different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists. |
What is Biodiversity?
An introduction to meanings associated with the term biodiversity. |
What is Biological Diversity?
Overview and definitions. |
