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... programs . Agency leadership assumed a compla- cent attitude that such programs would satisfy society's needs forever . All one had to do to accomplish this was build more fish hatcheries , and introduce into the reservoirs any alien ...
... programs . Agency leadership assumed a compla- cent attitude that such programs would satisfy society's needs forever . All one had to do to accomplish this was build more fish hatcheries , and introduce into the reservoirs any alien ...
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... program has ever been reliably identified coming ashore to nest as an adult . Both propo- nents and opponents of hatcheries and headstarting programs eagerly await news of such a sighting , for all sea turtle conservationists want the ...
... program has ever been reliably identified coming ashore to nest as an adult . Both propo- nents and opponents of hatcheries and headstarting programs eagerly await news of such a sighting , for all sea turtle conservationists want the ...
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... programs ? This broad question has to be divided into two smaller questions . First , do the goals of the programs really directly or indirectly improve the protection of biodiversity ? Second , do the organizations have an effective ...
... programs ? This broad question has to be divided into two smaller questions . First , do the goals of the programs really directly or indirectly improve the protection of biodiversity ? Second , do the organizations have an effective ...
Contents
What Is Conservation Biology? | 3 |
Guiding Principles for Conservation Biology | 15 |
Conservation Values and Ethics | 24 |
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