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Watamu Marine National Park - Quiz
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. In which year was Watamu Marine National Park established?
A) 1985
B) 1968
C) 1979
D) 1997
  • 2. How far is Watamu Marine National Park from Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city?
A) About 90 miles (140 km)
B) 120 miles (190 km)
C) 200 miles (320 km)
D) 50 miles (80 km)
  • 3. What designation was given to Watamu Marine Park in 1979?
A) Wildlife sanctuary
B) World Heritage Site
C) National park
D) Biosphere reserve
  • 4. How many species of fish are found in the main park area of Watamu Marine National Park?
A) 800 species
B) Over 500 species
C) 300 species
D) 100 species
  • 5. Which types of turtles nest at the main park's beach in Watamu?
A) Hawksbill and loggerhead turtles
B) Kemp's Ridley and green turtles
C) Green, hawksbill, and olive ridley turtles
D) Loggerhead and leatherback turtles
  • 6. What was the main impact on the coral reefs in Watamu Marine Park between 1997 and 1998?
A) Oil spillage
B) Coral mining
C) Overfishing
D) Bleaching of the water
  • 7. What contributes to increased threats on Watamu's marine ecosystems?
A) Urbanization and coastal development
B) Volcanic activity
C) Natural disasters
D) Climate change only
  • 8. Which conservation method involves paying fishermen to tag and release sea turtles in Watamu?
A) Introducing new predators
B) Creating artificial reefs
C) Banning fishing entirely
D) Direct payment method program
  • 9. What kind of habitat is the creek in Watamu Marine Park?
A) A breeding ground for sharks only
B) A landfill site
C) A recreational area for tourists
D) An important spawning habitat for numerous fish species
  • 10. What is the purpose of Watamu Turtle Watch (WTW) volunteers visiting landing sites?
A) To photograph the fishermen
B) To catch and relocate turtles
C) To measure, examine, and tag released sea turtles
D) To feed the turtles
  • 11. What is a trade-off mentioned in relation to Watamu's conservation efforts?
A) Between urban development and rural preservation
B) Between agriculture and forestry
C) Between economic growth and environmental conservation
D) Between tourism and fishing
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