2010 Year of Biodiversity! & Ocean fish could disappear in 40 years: UN!

Extinction is a huge problem. Many flora and fauna species are endangered due to various reasons, one of which is the change in climate and another due to human activities. Humans can take the initiative and responsibility to do something about the problem of extinction. For example, the article ‘2010 Year of Biodiversity’ stated that ‘They can cut down on their own CO2 [carbon dioxide] emissions...’. If everyone were to play their part and reduce their carbon dioxide emission, this would greatly reduce the climate change and this could help prevent or reduce the problem of extinction. In this case, the government also plays an important role in encouraging the citizens to play their parts. The government will have to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the consequences of its loss to human well-being.


Global warming is adversely affecting the Antarctic species as it increases the ocean temperature and causes loss of ice. These problems affect the habitat for these species and also its food availability. When there is a slight change in the food availability for one species, it indirectly affects other species as well hence, affecting the food chain. Just by doing our part, we can help to prevent this domino effect that would in turn affect us as certain sources of our food decline.


Global warming is not the only problem. Other problems that affect these species include the increase in carbon dioxide emissions, rising sea levels and increased storm activity. With the extinction of certain species, it would affect our rich biodiversity. The new generations would also be less informed of the existence of these species.

Hence, to prevent all this from happening, we have to be more mindful of our actions. Humans can cut down on their intake of fish and poultry and, increase their intake of vegetables. A quota should also be set for fishermen, to limit the number of fishes they take away from the ocean. In conclusion, we should start now and not waste any more time in preventing this extinction crisis.