Maziwi Island - Quiz
  • 1. In which year was the Maziwe Island Marine Reserve established?
A) 1994
B) 2007
C) 2005
D) 1975
  • 2. What is one of the primary reasons for the erosion of Maziwe Island?
A) Tourist activities on the island.
B) Local fishermen cutting trees on the island.
C) Introduction of invasive species.
D) Natural disasters like earthquakes.
  • 3. How many species of fish are supported by the Maziwe Marine Reserve?
A) 425
B) Over 400
C) 35
D) 60,000
  • 4. Which organization partnered with local communities to protect the marine reserve in 2005?
A) Ushongo/Pangani community
B) Dorobo Fund
C) Friends of Maziwe Turtle Conservation Program
D) Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves Unit
  • 5. What is the endemic shrimp species found on Maziwe Island called?
A) Green Sea Shrimp
B) Tectopontonia maziwiae
C) Maziwe Shrimpus
D) East African Shrimp
  • 6. What is the main goal of the Friends of Maziwe Turtle Conservation Program?
A) Protect coral reefs from erosion.
B) Relocate turtle nests from inundated beaches to a protected area.
C) Introduce new species of fish.
D) Capture and release baby turtles into the ocean.
  • 7. Which type of turtle is Maziwe Island an important breeding ground for?
A) Green sea turtles
B) Loggerhead turtles
C) Leatherback turtles
D) Hawksbill turtles
  • 8. How many species of corals are found in the Maziwe Marine Reserve?
A) 400
B) 35
C) 60,000
D) 425
  • 9. What was the Tanga Coastal Zone Conservation and Development Programme (TCZCDP) focused on?
A) Helping coastal regions understand and apply ICAM fundamentals.
B) Promoting tourism in Tanga.
C) Building infrastructure on Maziwe Island.
D) Introducing new fish species.
  • 10. How many turtle nests have been relocated by the Friends of Maziwe Turtle Conservation Program?
A) 35
B) 425
C) More than 330
D) 60,000
  • 11. What is one long-term benefit expected from the conservation efforts on Maziwe Island?
A) Increasing tourism revenue.
B) Introducing new plant species.
C) Reducing sea level rise.
D) Boosting fisheries in the greater area.
  • 12. What is a significant challenge faced by turtle nests on Maziwe Island?
A) Pollution from nearby factories.
B) Overfishing in the surrounding waters.
C) Predation by local birds.
D) Inundation at high-tide leading to egg mortality.
  • 13. What is the Swahili name for Maziwe Island Marine Reserve?
A) Kisiwa Hifadhi Akiba Bahari cha Maziwe
B) Maziwe Kisiwa Bahari
C) Bahari ya Maziwe
D) Hifadhi Bahari cha Maziwe
  • 14. Which community is involved in the turtle conservation efforts on Maziwe Island?
A) Ushongo village community
B) Pangani community
C) Tanga Coastal Zone community
D) Dorobo Fund community
  • 15. How many baby turtles have been released into the ocean by the conservation program?
A) More than 330
B) 425
C) 35
D) Over 60,000
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