Assignment
Write at least a 1,050-word paper addressing the following:
• Explain the importance of biodiversity to ecosystems and society.
• Compare and contrast the inherent and utilitarian views of the value of biodiversity.
• Assess the effects of GMOs on biodiversity, including:
o Why GMOs are used
o How GMOs are created. How is this different from naturally occurring life?
o Evaluate the controversy regarding GMOs, especially as it relates to biodiversity
• Assess the effects of fisheries and aquaculture on biodiversity, including:
o How modern fishery practices affect biodiversity
o How aquaculture practices affect biodiversity
• Provide some possible strategies for addressing issues with GMOs and fisheries, including
o Your reasoning for these specific strategies
o How inherent and utilitarian views of biodiversity relate to your proposed strategies
o The role of conservation and sustainable growth in your proposed strategies
Include at least 3 sources, in addition to your textbook.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.