In Lesson 6, you will just begin to appreciate the valuable and valued biodiversity dependent upon freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Assignment 6.2 will lead you through the myriad of ecosystem services provided to us – mostly free of charge – by healthy aquatic habitats.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- describe basic ecological principles pertaining to all ecosystems, with a focus on aquatic ecosystems;
- explain the diversity of freshwater-dependent animals;
- explain the methodological approach of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment team;
- apply the methodological approach to a specific ecosystem.
Lesson Roadmap
This lesson is one week in length. Please refer to the Course Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates. To finish this lesson, you must complete the activities listed below.
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Questions?
If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions? discussion forum located under Orientation and Resources in Canvas. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate.