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?

It is significant for improving farmed stock Signup and view all the answers

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

Sustaining ecosystem functioning Signup and view all the answers

How do MPAs contribute to the management of marine resources?

By limiting exploitative uses and defining sustainable levels of use Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

By protecting critical habitats for various species Signup and view all the answers

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

Heavy reliance on the fishing sector Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect coastlines from storms Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To facilitate overfishing and exploitation of marine resources Signup and view all the answers

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

To preserve genetic variation Signup and view all the answers

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

Republic Act 8550, as amended by RA 10654 Signup and view all the answers

What does Section 80 of Republic Act 8550 focus on?

Designating fishery reservations for government use Signup and view all the answers

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

Republic Act 7586 Signup and view all the answers

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

Protecting marine biodiversity and resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing overexploitation of marine resources Signup and view all the answers