Coral Reef Conservation in Wakatobi National Park

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Wakatobi National Park is an example of ______ that restricts fishing and other harmful activities to the reefs

Managed

The ______ Reef Conservation Act aimed to protect and conserve coral reefs

Coral

Tourists and divers can cause physical damage to coral reefs by removing ______ from the reef

pieces

Propellers from boats can mix in gaseous pollutants into the water, reducing ______ levels

oxygen

Establishing ______ is proven to prevent 80-90% of fishing activities

MPAs

The use of natural and ecological methods to manage and mitigate environmental challenges is known as ______ engineering.

soft

Rock Armour is used to provide ______ protection by absorbing waves.

erosion

Beach ______ involves pumping or transporting sand to replace losses.

nourishment

Groynes can lead to beach ______ of up to 100 metres.

buildup

The placement of Rock Armour at Mappleton resulted in a decrease in erosion rate from 2m/year to ______ m/year.

0.3

The cost of Rock Armour can range from £1000 to £______ per metre.

4000

Cliff failure reduces the angle and prevents further ______ for a period.

erosion

High energy wave has ______ waves from northeast which erode the beaches.

destructive

Sea walls are a type of ______ engineering used to protect coasts.

hard

Groynes act like a giant ______ trap to create a beach and buffer zone.

sand

Sea walls can be very ______ and cost £6.3 million to build.

costly

Sea walls provide a traditional solution to protect ______ resources or densely populated areas.

valuable

This quiz covers the conservation efforts of coral reefs in Wakatobi National Park, including the establishment of Marine Protected Areas and the Coral Reef Conservation Act. It also discusses the impact of these efforts on fishing activities and coral reef growth.

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