Preserving elements of biodiversity away from their natural settings, often with the help of culture labs, aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and seed banks. The advantages of ex-situ conservation include creating a genetic safety-net should something happen to the wild populations, allows for continued research into propagation and species health, and can be utilized to assist restoration efforts if need-be. (Source: SIGMAEARTH)
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