Coral Reef Restoration and Conservation

What humorous term was used to describe the small, surviving pieces of coral that were being collected?

• Gems of the ocean

• Fragments of opportunity

• Ocean's last hope

• Coral seedlings

What is the main objective of the project described?

• To study new marine species

• To rebuild and regrow coral reefs

• To create artificial islands

• To establish new fishing grounds

What natural phenomenon led to a significant decline in coral reefs in the Maldives in 2016?

• A strong hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• The El Niño effect

• An oil spill

What percentage of coral was destroyed in some areas of the Maldives due to rising sea temperatures in 2016?

• Less than 10%

• Approximately 25%

• Around 50%

• Up to 90%

How can one distinguish between live and dead coral pieces?

• Live coral is always white, while dead coral is brown.

• Live coral has brown parts and visible polyps, while dead coral resembles rock.

• Live coral floats, and dead coral sinks.

• Live coral is soft, and dead coral is hard.

How do the project participants secure the living coral pieces for their growth?

• They glue them directly to the seabed.

• They attach them to metal frames.

• They plant them in sand.

• They tie them to existing rock formations.

Why are the coral frames strategically placed in areas with cooler currents?

• To prevent them from drifting away.

• To attract specific types of fish.

• To optimize coral growth with nutrient-rich water.

• To make them easier for divers to access.

What is the observed outcome for the coral pieces that have been on the metal frames for some time?

• They have completely disappeared.

• They are slowly starting to regrow.

• They have attracted invasive species.

• They have changed color to bright blue.

What additional benefit do the coral frames provide for the marine ecosystem, beyond coral regrowth?

• They serve as navigation markers for boats.

• They filter pollutants from the water.

• They create new habitats and shelter for marine life.

• They generate electricity for the local community.

What is the long-term vision for these small-scale human interventions in the coral reefs?

• To create new tourist attractions.

• To completely replace all natural reefs.

• To reverse the damage suffered by the ecosystem.

• To develop new types of coral.