This case study gives an in depth overview of the Yellowstone National Park and Diversa Corporation "Cooperative Research and Development Agreements" (CRADA), as a submission to the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Items discussed include parties involved, process and policy framework of the agreements, a summary of the specific inputs and benefits to each party involved, and the Yellowstone Thermophiles Conservation Project.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Metabolism,
Biology:Molecular Biology,
Diversity,
Microbiology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: General Public, Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot
Keywords: bioprospecting, thermophiles, resource management, resource preservation