Thinking Extinction: Should we try to save all species (and maybe bring some back?)

Science North Science Cafés

The current rate of species loss on our planet is alarming, but scientists and conservationists are divided about the best response to this extinction crisis. Is it possible to save all species, and should we even try? What is the value of a species, and what is lost in extinction? If it is not possible to save all species, how should we make decisions about where to focus our conservation efforts? Do we have a responsibility to conserve as many species as possible... or even bring some back?

In partnership with Thinking extinction

Panelists included:

Brett Buchanan
Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Laurentian University

Matt Chrulew
Adjunct Researcher, School of Humanities, University of New South Wales

David Lesbarreres
Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Laurentian University

Thomas Nudds
Professor Emeritus, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph

Moderator: Dana Murchison
Staff Scientist, Science North