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