Despite this, species loss and ecosystem damage have continued apace.
They are suspected of being the most significant known factor in species loss in Australia.
Global warming is emerging as a strong cause of species loss on islands.
This is especially important considering the potential species loss due to global climate change.
Commercial bycatch mortality rate is high and can contribute to marine species loss.
Gradual species loss occurs as a result of forest fragmentation.
In many other areas it predicts local species loss of up to 20%.
Economists concern themselves with the impact of species loss on the quality of human life.
Since the stone age, species loss has accelerated above the average basal rate, driven by human activity.
Massive species loss will occur on land and sea - affecting 50 percent or more of all life.