Energy and Nutrients in Ecosystems

Honey bees are an important species to humans and to many other organisms on Earth. They are responsible for pollinating one-third of our natural food supply.  Sadly, honey bees are mysteriously vanishing in staggering numbers - a crisis known as Colony Collapse disorder. To learn more about how the decline of a species can impact others, view the video The Bounty of Bees. As you view this video, consider what other species have a similar impact on other species.