Webinar: State of Philippine Biodiversity

Question 1

no. of islands in the Philippines

Answer 1

7, 641

Question 2

Included in the Top 7 Areas with highest biodiversity importance in Coral Triangle Region

Answer 2

Verde Island Passage
Southern Part of Negros
Cebu Islands

Question 3

What are the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems

Answer 3

Coral Reefs
Mangrove Forests
Seagrass beds
Beaches
Mudflats
Deep Sea

Question 4

No. of coral reefs species

Answer 4

500 species; 1, 763 reef species

Question 5

No. of seagrass species

Answer 5

19 species

Question 6

No. of Marine Species Diversity

Answer 6

5 out of 7 species of marine turtles
28 species of marine mammals (27 threatened)
168 cartilaginous fishes

Question 7

are tiny animals called polyps that live in colonies underwater, either in patches or in extensive reefs

Answer 7

Corals

Question 8

Importance of coral reefs

Answer 8

1. Ensures food security: supports up to 25% proportion of the country’s marine fisheries production
2. Coral reefs boost eco-tourism: 3rd largest reef area and most diverse coral reef in the world
3. Coral reefs serve as coastal protection: Dissipates wave action and protect the shores and beaches

Question 9

PH reefs valued at around ____________ pesos per year

Answer 9

202 billion

Question 10

coral and fish larvae can be brought to far distances by __________________

Answer 10

ocean currents

Question 11

Source reefs are able to provide larvae for export to suitable growing sites called

Answer 11

sinks

Question 12

The ____________________ influence __________________ due to the differences in wind and current dynamics

Answer 12

monsoon seasons, source-sink patterns

Question 13

Species richness is very high in protected areas, specifically ______________ & __________________

Answer 13

Tubbataha & Apo Reefs

Question 14

Fish Biomass & Density is high in protected areas, including _______________ & __________________

Answer 14

Linapacan, KIG

Question 15

Coral mortality is highest in?

Answer 15

Kalayaan Island Group (KIG)

Question 16

important for nesting ground for sea turtles

Answer 16

Beaches (Boracay, Pagudpod, Mactan, Panglao, Camiguin, El Nido, Pearl Farm)

Question 17

important feeding habitat for waterbirds/prevents storm surge

Answer 17

Mudflats (Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary)

Question 18

Habitat for extremophiles

Answer 18

Deep Sea (Hydrothermal vents)