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general in the Marines, an ecologist, an ecotourism guide and
operator, a member of the IPPC on climate change, a ma-
rine biologist, an environmentalist, and a wolf biologist. Each
person has a unique perspective to off er from their personal
experience.
Chapter 4 off ers descriptive bio sketches of individuals and
organizations involved in endangered species actions and activ-
ities. Chapter 5 contains data and documents showing the ef-
fects of climate change, the loss of species, eff ects of ocean level
increases on America’s coasts, lists of species in various stages
of listing, and excerpts from various documents on the topic.
Chapter 6 references books, articles, Internet sites, and reports
as resources to learn more about issues involving endangered
species. Chapter 7 off ers a chronology of the science of under-
standing biodiversity, laws protecting endangered species, and
key events. Th e book concludes with a glossary of terms and a
comprehensive index.
