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