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