Mafia Island Marine Park - Quiz
- 1. In which country is the Mafia Island Marine Park located?
A) Tanzania
B) Zambia
C) Kenya
D) Mozambique
- 2. What IUCN category does Mafia Island Marine Park fall under?
A) II
B) VI
C) V
D) IV
- 3. In which ocean is the Mafia Archipelago located?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
- 4. What was one of the main reasons for the decline in fish catch trends before the establishment of Mafia Island Marine Park?
A) Oil spills
B) Pollution from ships
C) Dynamite fishing
D) Overfishing by foreign vessels
- 5. When was Mafia Island Marine Park established?
A) 1995
B) 1985
C) 2000
D) 2010
- 6. What percentage of live coral cover did a 2003 study reveal in the park?
A) 25%
B) 14%
C) 75%
D) 50%
- 7. Which fish species showed increased biomass within Mafia Island Marine Park?
A) Grouper
B) Blackspot snapper
C) Clownfish
D) Tuna
- 8. What is the phenomenon called when fish populations increase inside and around protected areas, leading to replenishment of surrounding fish populations?
A) Spillover
B) Habitat expansion
C) Overfishing
D) Migration
- 9. What was the main focus of park management after the implementation of Mafia Island Marine Park, according to studies?
A) Addressing human needs
B) Promoting tourism
C) Improving marine environmental conditions
D) Expanding fishing grounds
- 10. What is a famous tourist attraction in Mafia Island Marine Park?
A) Safari tours
B) Snorkeling and diving
C) Mountain climbing
D) Cave exploration
- 11. Which marine creature is Mafia Island famous for having as a resident population?
A) Great white sharks
B) Sea turtles
C) Whale shark
D) Dolphins
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