The role of feedback loops in ecosystems is essential for maintaining ecological balance and regulating population dynamics. Negative feedback loops help stabilize systems by counteracting changes, such as when predator populations decrease as prey becomes scarce, leading to a recovery in prey numbers. Conversely, positive feedback loops amplify changes, which can destabilize ecosystems, such as in the case of invasive species altering habitats or the melting of polar ice contributing to rising sea levels. Understanding these loops is critical for effective ecosystem management and conservation efforts.