Multiple Select QuestionSelect all that applyWhat can be done to protect coral reefs?Multiple select question.Create marine reserves around coral reefs.Allow erosion, which encourages sediments to settle on the reefs.Allow nutrients to wash off land and go to the reefs.Limit fishing in and around coral reefs.

Discuss the different strategies that can be taken to prevent  extensive damage of coral reefs.

Why are coral reefs so important?  Select ALL correct optionsThey capture and store carbon.1They provide a nursery zone for juvenile fish.2They protect coasts from storms.3They provide a habitat for small animals.4

How can we help to reduce reef damage, bycatch and marine debris? Select ALL correct optionsSupport marine reserves and respectful tourism1Increase demand by consuming more fish.2Leave fishing line and hooks in the ocean.3Reduce demand by consuming less fish.4Ensure we use bins and pick up trash we see on the beach.5Dispose of trash by throwing it in the ocean.

Coral reefs are home to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of species. This makes them some of the most biodiverse places on Earth. They also directly support around 500 million people across the world. How do they do this? Select all that apply.They protect people from floods and stormsThey provide income to countries from tourismThey are a source of fuel for many people living on the coast

How can fishing impact reef ecosystems and marine species?   Select ALL correct optionsFishing can create bycatch, killing non-target species like turtles.1Discarded nets, lines and hooks can entangle animals.2Taking organisms from the ocean does not harm marine species.3Fishing helps to keep the ocean clean by removing organic matter.