Managing the World's Oceans (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Biodiversity definition
Biodiversity definition
Number & variety of plants & animals in an area
Sustainable meaning
Sustainable meaning
Activity that doesn't significantly damage the environment
Purpose of fish size restrictions
Purpose of fish size restrictions
Ensures young fish can grow & reproduce before harvest
What are no-take zones?
What are no-take zones?
Areas where no fishing allowed until populations recover
Endangered fish species around South Africa
Endangered fish species around South Africa
Approximately 20 species
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Special conservation zones by national/local governments
% of world's oceans currently protected
% of world's oceans currently protected
Only about 0.5%
% of SA's coastline protected by MPAs
% of SA's coastline protected by MPAs
Roughly 15%
First SA marine protected area & year
First SA marine protected area & year
Tsitsikamma National Park, proclaimed in 1964
Three main strategies to protect oceans
Three main strategies to protect oceans
Legal laws, Marine Protected Areas, ecosystem-based management