Which initiative would not be included in modern conservation biology's efforts to preserve biodiversity?
A) Preserving the economic value gained from commercial fisheries
B) Protecting a species of butterfly for its intrinsic beauty
C) Protecting a woody shrub because of its medicinal applications
D) Protecting a sea otter because the community as a whole is more stable with that species present
E) Filling a marsh and bay to increase the size of a city

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Filling a marsh and bay to increase the size of a city is not included in modern conservation biology's efforts to preserve biodiversity, as it directly destroys the natural habitat and ecosystem of the area. The other options are all efforts to protect species or ecosystems for various reasons, such as their economic or medicinal value or their role in maintaining a stable community.

Which Initiative Would Not Be Included in Modern Conservation Biology's