Why We Need to Protect Bees: Guardians of Our Ecosystem – by Nadeeka – eLanka Bees are an integral part of our planet’s delicate balance, playing a critical role in sustaining life as we know it. Often overlooked in their significance, bees are essential to pollination, biodiversity, and the global food chain. Without their diligent work, ecosystems would crumble, affecting countless plant and animal species, including humans. Pollination, the process by which plants reproduce, is largely driven by bees. These remarkable creatures transfer pollen from flower to flower, ensuring the growth of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. More than three-quarters of the world’s crops depend on pollinators like bees. This means that a vast majority of the food we consume is directly tied to their survival. The absence of bees would lead to a drastic decline in crop yields, causing global food shortages and skyrocketing prices. Staple foods such as ...
Dec 7, 2024
Posted
Articles, Nadeeka Kumari
Tagged Biodiversity, Environmental conservation, food security, importance of bees, pollination, Protect bees, saving bees, sustainable agriculture., threats to bees
