Ecosystems

Ecosystems
- Interdependency between animal and plant species
  The community of organisms living in a biome are affected by abiotic, environmental factors and by the feeding relationship in their ecosystem.
- Impact of population growth and natural hazards on biodiversity
  The growth of the human population has impacted the planet and affected biodiversity. The need for food, space and raw materials has resulted in destruction of habitats and pollution.
Video playlist
- Evolution of seaweed. Video
  Professor Richard Fortey explains seaweed's role in maintaining a rock pool ecosystem.
- Adaptations for rock pool survival. Video
  Professor Richard Fortey examines techniques used by sea anemones to survive a rock pool.
- Biodiversity and the human implications. Video
  Why is conserving biodiversity important for human existence?
- Climate change and barnacle distribution. Video
  Professor Richard Fortey looks at the effect of global warming on barnacle distribution.
- Reproductive cycle of crabs. Video
  Professor Richard Fortey investigates the reproductive cycle of the crab.

Video playlist