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Exploring the Desventuradas Islands

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What is the purpose of the Pristine Seas project?

To explore and protect the last wild places on land
To launch an exploration of the Desventuradas Islands
To study the effects of shark finning on marine life
To explore and protect one of the last wild places in the ocean (correct)

What is the location of the Desventuradas Islands?

850 km off the coast of South America
Near the coast of North America
In the heart of South America
850 km off the coast of Chile (correct)

What is believed about the area around the Desventuradas Islands?

It is one of the last untouched and unchanged environments left in South America (correct)
It is one of the most polluted environments in South America
It is a protected marine reserve
It is a popular tourist destination

Who is the co-leader of the expedition?

Alex Muñoz (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the expedition, according to Enric Sala?

It will show whether the mysterious Desventuradas Islands are one of the last pristine places in the ocean (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the expedition, according to Alex Muñoz?

To learn more about the ecosystem and decide whether it needs to be protected (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Oceana's efforts in protecting marine life?

The approval of a law that no longer allows shark finning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the team composed of for the expedition?

A group of scientists from National Geographic, Oceana, and various universities around the world (B) Signup and view all the answers

When did the expedition take place?

February 2013 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the expedition, according to the text?

To study the marine life of the remote Desventuradas Islands (C) Signup and view all the answers

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