Conservation genetics – molecular detectives at work
Useful Sites
Conservation genetics (Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah, USA)
A good introduction.
Australia's biodiversity – Levels of biodiversity (Australian Museum)
Explains the different levels of biodiversity – genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
Biodiversity and endangered species (CSIRO Information Sheet)
Describes Australia's position as a 'mega diverse' country and what CSIRO is doing to conserve Australia's biodiversity.
Biodiversity and its value (Australian Government Department of the Environment and Water Resources)
Defines biodiversity and explains why it is important.
Handbook for the MSc course in conservation biology (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
A very readable series of modules on conservation biology, including 'Biodiversity and the units of conservation', 'Demography and population viability analysis', and 'Conservation genetics'.
Page updated January 2005