Watamu Marine National Park

1. In which year was Watamu Marine National Park established?

A) 1968
B) 1997
C) 1979
D) 1985

2. How far is Watamu Marine National Park from Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city?

A) 50 miles (80 km)
B) 200 miles (320 km)
C) 120 miles (190 km)
D) About 90 miles (140 km)

3. What designation was given to Watamu Marine Park in 1979?

A) National park
B) Wildlife sanctuary
C) World Heritage Site
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) 300 species
C) 100 species
D) Over 500 species

5. Which types of turtles nest at the main park's beach in Watamu?

A) Kemp's Ridley and green turtles
B) Loggerhead and leatherback turtles
C) Green, hawksbill, and olive ridley turtles
D) Hawksbill and loggerhead turtles

6. What was the main impact on the coral reefs in Watamu Marine Park between 1997 and 1998?

A) Overfishing
B) Coral mining
C) Oil spillage
D) Bleaching of the water

7. What contributes to increased threats on Watamu's marine ecosystems?

A) Climate change only
B) Urbanization and coastal development
C) Natural disasters
D) Volcanic activity

8. Which conservation method involves paying fishermen to tag and release sea turtles in Watamu?

A) Introducing new predators
B) Creating artificial reefs
C) Direct payment method program
D) Banning fishing entirely

9. What kind of habitat is the creek in Watamu Marine Park?

A) An important spawning habitat for numerous fish species
B) A recreational area for tourists
C) A landfill site
D) A breeding ground for sharks only

10. What is the purpose of Watamu Turtle Watch (WTW) volunteers visiting landing sites?

A) To measure, examine, and tag released sea turtles
B) To catch and relocate turtles
C) To photograph the fishermen
D) To feed the turtles

11. What is a trade-off mentioned in relation to Watamu's conservation efforts?

A) Between economic growth and environmental conservation
B) Between tourism and fishing
C) Between agriculture and forestry
D) Between urban development and rural preservation

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