With this specialization, internships are available with agencies such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Toronto Zoo, or regional conservation authorities. With so many of the world's species currently at risk, there is an essential need for experts who are capable of creating innovative solutions to counteract the growing loss of wildlife and their habitat. At Trent you can study the important field of Conservation Biology to better understand solutions to worldwide declines in biological diversity. This specialization features an opportunity to complete a community placement and access expertise from regional, provincial and national agencies. Biologists and related scientists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new practices and products related to medicine and agriculture. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, environmental consulting companies, resource and utilities companies, chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies and health and educational institutions.