Bermuda's Ocean Protection and Economy

The video emphasizes Bermuda's deep connection to the ocean, highlighting the importance of protecting it for tourism and future generations. It introduces the Blue Prosperity Plan, aiming for a sustainable marine environment and a thriving blue economy. The urgency of immediate action to safeguard the ocean for future generations is stressed, along with the need for community involvement to make Bermuda a global example of a successful blue economy.

Why is it crucial for Bermuda to protect its ocean?

• To reduce air pollution

• Because the ocean is integral to Bermuda's identity and economy

• To boost agricultural production

• To increase land area

What is one of the main pillars of Bermuda's economy?

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Tourism

• Technology

What is the primary goal of the Blue Prosperity Plan?

• To expand the land area of Bermuda

• To increase the number of tourists

• To have a thriving and healthy marine environment

• To build more hotels

What is unique about the Blue Prosperity Plan?

• It focuses only on marine spatial planning

• It combines marine spatial planning with a blue economy strategy

• It focuses on building new infrastructure

• It aims to reduce taxes

Why are countries around the world creating Marine Parks?

• To increase tourism

• To reduce air travel

• To build more resorts

• To improve fish stocks and create a resilient fishing industry

What is the Blue Prosperity Plan primarily about?

• Building new hotels

• Expanding the land area

• Resilience of Bermuda's oceans

• Increasing the number of flights

Why is it important to act now to protect the ocean?

• To reduce taxes

• Because later might be too late

• To build more infrastructure

• To increase the number of tourists

What might our children experience if we don't act now?

• Increased land area

• Better weather conditions

• A different set of extreme events

• More job opportunities

What is needed for Bermuda to become a shining example to the world?

• Increased taxes

• More hotels

• Community effort and sacrifices

• More tourists

What will happen if we lose the oceans?

• We will reduce air pollution

• We will have more tourists

• We will gain more land

• We will lose everything