We need to do something more productive and synergistic than that...

But you are right with every shift in biodiversity there are consequences for food chains, etc. No such thing as a "distant event" - it's not just about (magnificent!) penguins, it's about the intricate, interdependent web of life we rely on (lots of unsung heroes in biodiversity).

Compartmentalization and thinking that all of this is remote to our human experience / survival is a complete illusion.

If we are the stewards of this planet, we're called to ack and act with urgency.