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Watamu Marine National Park - Quiz
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. In which year was Watamu Marine National Park established?
A) 1979
B) 1985
C) 1968
D) 1997
  • 2. How far is Watamu Marine National Park from Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city?
A) 200 miles (320 km)
B) 120 miles (190 km)
C) 50 miles (80 km)
D) About 90 miles (140 km)
  • 3. What designation was given to Watamu Marine Park in 1979?
A) World Heritage Site
B) National park
C) Biosphere reserve
D) Wildlife sanctuary
  • 4. How many species of fish are found in the main park area of Watamu Marine National Park?
A) 300 species
B) Over 500 species
C) 100 species
D) 800 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) Overfishing
B) Coral mining
C) Bleaching of the water
D) Oil spillage
  • 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) Direct payment method program
B) Creating artificial reefs
C) Banning fishing entirely
D) Introducing new predators
  • 9. What kind of habitat is the creek in Watamu Marine Park?
A) An important spawning habitat for numerous fish species
B) A landfill site
C) A breeding ground for sharks only
D) A recreational area for tourists
  • 10. What is the purpose of Watamu Turtle Watch (WTW) volunteers visiting landing sites?
A) To feed the turtles
B) To photograph the fishermen
C) To catch and relocate turtles
D) To measure, examine, and tag released sea 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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