Marine Reserves And Marine Protected Areas Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose for marine reserves and conservation areas?
A
The reason for these reserves and conservation areas is to protect the coast and part of the ocean
2
Q
What is a marine reserve
A
A marine reserve is an area where some or all of the fish are protected from fishing
3
Q
What is a marine protected area?
A
It is a specific area that has been set aside to protect and support marine life
4
Q
What do the laws in marine protected areas do?
A
They control human activities such as fishing, tourism, building and waste disposal
5
Q
What is the purpose of marine protected areas?
A
The purpose is to protect marine life, manage fishing and fish stocks and reduce conflict between users
6
Q
True or false
South Africa has 10 marine protect areas
A
False
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