Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration

Coral reefs, covering less than 2% of the oceans, support a quarter of marine life but grow slowly. Over the past 30 years, 60% of Caribbean reefs have vanished due to global warming and pollution. Bonaire is combating this with strict regulations and using shipwrecks as artificial reefs to foster coral growth and protect marine life.

What percentage of the world's oceans do coral reefs occupy?

• More than 50%

• Around 25%

• About 10%

• Less than 2%

What is the estimated percentage of coral reefs that have disappeared in the Caribbean over the past 30 years?

• 80%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

Which of the following is NOT a measure taken by the people of Bonaire to protect coral reefs?

• Preventing overfishing

• Controlling recreational use

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

• Regulating coastal development

What unconventional ally is helping the people of Bonaire in their conservation efforts?

• Underwater robots

• Shipwrecks

• Artificial islands

• Coral farms

How do shipwrecks contribute to coral reef restoration?

• By cleaning the ocean water

• By providing a base for new coral growth

• By increasing ocean temperature

• By attracting more tourists

What is one of the benefits of shipwrecks becoming artificial reefs?

• They eliminate ocean pollution

• They reduce the need for fishing regulations

• They provide shelter for sea life

• They increase the speed of coral growth