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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Horseshoe Crabs Spared for Another Year of Orgies (2023)
October 26, 2023

Horseshoe crabs, ancient creatures vital for endangered migratory shorebirds, faced mass killing for bait. Thanks to 34,000 public comments, an agency decided to spare female crabs in 2024, though future harvests remain a concern. Read more: [Female Horseshoe Crabs Spared](https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/female-horseshoe-crabs-spared-for-another-year-in-delaware-bay-2023-10-19/).

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity, working through science, law, and creative media to protect species and their habitats from extinction. Our goal is a wild world for future generations.

For more information, visit our [website](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/), or connect via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiversity/), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv), or [Take Action](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/). Email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.