Endangered Species Act Overview

The video explains the Endangered Species Act of 1973, a key conservation law in the US. It highlights the roles of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA in protecting land, freshwater, and marine species. The Act classifies species as endangered or threatened, providing legal protections and recovery plans to prevent extinction. Over 2,140 species are currently protected, with ongoing efforts to develop new technologies and management strategies to ensure the Act's effectiveness.

Which of the following species is mentioned as being protected under the Endangered Species Act?

• Bald Eagle

• African Elephant

• Great White Shark

• Elorn Corals

What percentage of species protected by the Endangered Species Act have been prevented from extinction?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 99%

What is the primary role of the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Endangered Species Act?

• Managing marine species

• Petitioning for species protection

• Overseeing land and freshwater species

• Developing new conservation technologies

Which agency is responsible for marine species under the Endangered Species Act?

• US Fish and Wildlife Service

• Environmental Protection Agency

• NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service

• US Geological Survey

What does it mean if a species is classified as 'threatened'?

• It is not at risk of extinction

• It is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future

• It is in immediate danger of extinction

• It is already extinct

What is illegal to do to a species listed as endangered without special permission?

• Observe

• Feed

• Capture

• Photograph

What is one of the key components of a recovery plan for endangered species?

• Introducing non-native species

• Reducing public awareness

• Increasing hunting quotas

• Designating federally protected habitat

What is a significant part of the Endangered Species Act's strategy to help species recover?

• Increasing pollution

• Developing recovery plans

• Reducing habitat size

• Decreasing public involvement

Approximately how many species are currently protected under the Endangered Species Act?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,140

• 5,000

What is the goal of the ongoing efforts by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA?

• To reduce the number of protected species

• To ensure the Endangered Species Act remains effective

• To eliminate the Endangered Species Act

• To focus solely on land species