Loss is a Threat to Their Environments

that an estimated 25% of marine species live in coral reefs, it is clear that the environment will be negatively impacted if this problem continues, as many animals rely on coral reefs for shelter. The environment and the animals that live in it must be protected from this ever-increasing problem.

The reason why many ignore habitat loss is that most assume that habitat loss has no relevance to their lives. However, humans are likely to soon suffer the full effects of habitat loss that many have chosen to ignore. As wild animals move closer to humans as a result of their habitat destruction, the diseases they carry could be transferred to humans. In other words, habitat loss could increase the risk of cross-species transmission. An example of this in recent times is the origin of Covid-19. The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases believe that the most likely source of the disease is the transmission from bats or camels who are moving to more populated areas due to the destruction of their habitat. In addition, habitat loss can also lead to food insecurity and poor nutrition. Habitat destruction often negatively impacts agriculture, which means that pollination and useful soils could be destroyed. Since agriculture is the main source of food for people around the world, the destruction of the industry is likely to lead to an increase in unhealthy diets and nutritional deficiencies. As agriculture continues to suffer, so will plants, leading to a decline in medical supplies. Many plants are harvested for medicine each year, with a total of around 50,000-70,000 plant species used in total, meaning habitat loss threatens new medicines. If habitat loss continues to be ignored by the majority of the population, billions of people will suffer the consequences.

As habitat loss continues to chip away at important parts of the biodiversity of Korea and the rest of the world, it is clear that the planet needs a change in order for it to continue to sustain the animals and environments on it. Habitat loss impacts animals, the environment, and eventually humans. Therefore, while an average person alone cannot make a huge change, small steps can accumulate to bring about appreciable difference–spreading awareness on the topic, limiting unsustainable activities such as excessive fishing or hunting, and recycling garbage is a great start to the fight against habitat loss. Even though destruction has already been caused, one can still begin to work towards developing and maintaining a sustainable future.

Written by Grace Lee

Biodiversity: the colors of the marine.

Niko Sano medium used: color pencil & watercolor

Take a look at the colors of the marine. Do you see the waving light Hitting the humble surface? Do you notice the shimmering scales Of the silently breathing ones? And do you taste the sprinkled salt Within the shapeless water, Which breaks free, Softly through your fingers? Once you do, You would know. All the things which create the colors of the marine!