Environmental stress
Environmental stress refers to the pressure exerted on organisms and ecosystems due to various external factors, disrupting their normal functioning and potentially leading to adverse effects on their health and survival. This concept is closely related to Ecology, Conservation biology, and Sustainability. Environmental stress can be caused by natural factors such as Climate change, Natural disasters, and Pollution, as well as human activities like Deforestation, Overfishing, and Habitat destruction. The impact of environmental stress can be seen on various levels, from individual organisms to entire ecosystems, including Marine Ecology and Terrestrial ecology. Understanding environmental stress is crucial for developing effective strategies for Conservation and Environmental management.