Exploring the Hidden Ecosystems of the Ocean

What inspired the narrator's love for the ocean?

• A book he read

• His first underwater experience

• A visit to an aquarium

• A documentary he watched

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What is the narrator's profession?

• Marine biologist

• Conservation photographer

• Environmental scientist

• Oceanographer

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What does the narrator believe is the best way to effect change?

• Writing articles

• Protesting

• Selling love

• Using shocking images

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What is the Sardine Run?

• A mass migration of sardines

• A dolphin hunting technique

• A shark feeding frenzy

• A migration of whales

How do dolphins help sharks during the Sardine Run?

• By scaring away other predators

• By creating bait balls

• By hunting together

• By leading them to the sardines

Where do manta rays gather during the southwest monsoon?

• Hanifaru in Baa Atoll

• South Africa's coast

• Mozambique Channel

• Great Bear Rainforest

What unique feeding behavior do manta rays exhibit when plankton densities increase?

• Bottom feeding

• Cyclone feeding

• Solo feeding

• Surface feeding

What was the impact of the conservation efforts in Hanifaru?

• Increased tourism

• Creation of a marine-protected area

• Decline in manta ray population

• Introduction of new species

What is the significance of San Ignacio Lagoon?

• A coral reef restoration site

• A critical calving ground for gray whales

• A popular tourist destination

• A fishing hotspot

What was the result of the marine reserve proclamation in Cabo Pulmo?

• Increase in fishing activities

• Decline in fish population

• Introduction of new marine species

• Largest recovery of fish ever recorded