Conservation Efforts in the Verde Island Passage

The video explores conservation efforts in the ASEAN region, focusing on the Verde Island Passage (VIP) in the Philippines. This area, part of the Coral Triangle, is a critical marine ecosystem facing threats from climate change and human activities. Local groups are taking action to protect it. The video highlights the importance of mangroves, which serve as nurseries for marine life, and showcases volunteer efforts in Lobo, Philippines, to conserve these vital habitats.

What is the Verde Island Passage commonly referred to as?

• VIP

• VIC

• VIR

• VIT

Which region is known as the epicenter of marine biodiversity?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Coral Triangle

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sahara Desert

What are some of the threats faced by the Verde Island Passage?

• Air pollution

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Climate change and fishing

What role do mangroves play in the marine ecosystem?

• They provide shade for fish

• They act as a nursery for fish and shrimp

• They increase water temperature

• They reduce water salinity

Who is Mavic and what is her contribution to conservation?

• A scientist studying marine life

• A government official overseeing conservation

• A volunteer who plants mangroves and leads tours

• A local fisherman who catches rare fish