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