SDG 14 : Life Below Water

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What is the main goal of SDG 14: Life Below Water?

• To promote economic growth in coastal regions
• To conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources
• To protect fish populations
• To increase ocean tourism

Which of the following is a target of SDG 14?

• Reduce marine pollution by 50% by 2025
• End overfishing by 2030
• Establish marine protected areas covering 30% of oceans
• All of the above

What does SDG 14 aim to address regarding coral reefs?

• Coral reefs are to be developed for tourism
• The destruction of coral reefs due to climate change and pollution
• The overfishing of coral reef species
• Coral reefs are to be exploited for their resources

Which of the following is considered one of the main threats to marine biodiversity?

• Deforestation
• Overfishing and illegal fishing practices
• Freshwater pollution
• Land erosion

What is a key measure to help achieve SDG 14?

• Reducing plastic waste entering the oceans
• Expanding agriculture on coastal lands
• Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers in farming
• Expanding deep-sea mining

Which of the following practices is a direct threat to marine life?

• Sustainable fishing
• Marine pollution, including plastics
• Establishment of marine protected areas
• Use of renewable energy sources

How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?

• It helps to maintain biodiversity
• It reduces the population of fish, disrupting food chains
• It leads to an increase in fish species
• It has no significant impact on marine life