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Habitats under threat
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Test your knowledge of marine habitats and what can threaten them in this quiz.
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1
Which fishing gear causes damage to endangered marine habitats?
Fishing traps
Explosives
All of these
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2
Seagrass meadows are
not
a delicate marine habitat.
True
False
3
Marine Protected Areas are special zones where fishing may not be allowed. How can these help protect marine habitats?
They are used by scientists to research the ocean
They provide safe zones where fish can reproduce
They prevent damage to delicate species such as sponges and corals
All of these
4
Today a third of global fish stocks are overfished
True
False
5
Marine habitats include....
Kelp forests
Coral reefs
Mangroves
All of these
6
How much of the world's ocean floor has been mapped?
20%
80%
50%
5%
7
Why is mapping the ocean floor useful?
To discover new species and learn about them
All of these
Fishers need to understand the impact they may have on the ocean
So fishers know which habitats they should avoid
8
It is better for marine habitats if we only catch herbivorous fish
True
False
9
The use of explosives is permitted under the MSC Fisheries Standard, if managed properly.
True
False
