Ocean Services and Conservation Quiz
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Why are mangroves important in marine environments?

  • They serve as nurseries for many species (correct)
  • They only serve as ecological support systems
  • They are not significant in supporting marine life
  • They have a high species diversity

    • What is the primary objective of MPAs?

  • Enhancing economically important activities
  • Obtaining and Transferring information
  • Defining sustainable levels of use
  • Restoring earlier conditions (correct)

    • Which group of vertebrates is the most abundant according to the text?

  • Birds
  • Marine mammals
  • Fishes (correct)
  • Reptiles

    • What is the importance of wild genetic material in marine organisms?

    <p>It is significant for improving farmed stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the values of maintaining biodiversity in marine environments?

    <p>Sustaining ecosystem functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do MPAs contribute to the management of marine resources?

    <p>By limiting exploitative uses and defining sustainable levels of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

    <p>To limit extractive and non-extractive uses in specific ocean areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contribute to biodiversity conservation?

    <p>By protecting critical habitats for various species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common threat faced by marine ecosystems in SE Asia?

    <p>Heavy reliance on the fishing sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons for establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

    <p>To protect coastlines from storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) help in sustainable fisheries management?

    <p>By establishing 'no-take' zones to allow fish populations to recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

    <p>To facilitate overfishing and exploitation of marine resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of establishing gene banks for marine genetic resources?

    <p>To preserve genetic variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Republic Act promotes the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Philippines?

    <p>Republic Act 8550, as amended by RA 10654</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Section 80 of Republic Act 8550 focus on?

    <p>Designating fishery reservations for government use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation is also known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act?

    <p>Republic Act 7586</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of RA 10067 in relation to marine conservation?

    <p>Protecting marine biodiversity and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key purposes of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

    <p>Preventing overexploitation of marine resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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