Food production is a provisioning service, not a regulating service.

Ecosystems regulate climate by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, and reflecting sunlight back into space.

Wetlands play a crucial role in water purification by filtering pollutants, storing water and releasing it slowly, and providing habitat for aquatic plants and animals that help to clean the water.

Reduced soil erosion is not a benefit of pollination.

Ecosystems control pests by providing habitat for natural enemies of pests, producing chemicals that repel pests, and competing with pests for resources.

Regulating services are threatened by climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.

Regulating services are essential for human health and well-being, they help to mitigate the effects of climate change, and they support biodiversity.

Regulating services can be conserved by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting and restoring ecosystems, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Forests provide a range of regulating services, including carbon sequestration, water filtration, and pollination.

Coral reefs help to regulate the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, and reflecting sunlight back into space.

Wetlands play a crucial role in flood control by storing excess water and releasing it slowly, providing a buffer between rivers and land, and helping to slow down the flow of water.

Grasslands help to regulate the water cycle by absorbing rainwater and releasing it slowly, helping to prevent soil erosion, and providing habitat for aquatic plants and animals.

Improved soil fertility is not a benefit of pest control provided by ecosystems.

Ecosystems help to regulate air quality by absorbing pollutants from the air, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, and providing habitat for birds and other animals that eat insects.

Conserving regulating services is challenging due to climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.