Submission & Rubric Description How do scientists measure biodiversity?

How do scientists determine the biodiversity in a given area? The first step is to collect data on the numbers and types of oganisms that live there. The method and technology used depends on the types of organisms being counted and the habitat. For example, a scientist may not be able to use the same method or technology to collet data about insects in the rain forest as she would to collect data about the number of fish living around a coral reef. ​