Exploring Gabon's Natural and Marine Conservation

The video highlights Gabon's rich natural beauty and its history of land conservation. In 2012, a collaborative expedition explored Gabon's largely unknown waters, uncovering marine treasures. Recognizing the importance of these findings, President Bongo initiated the creation of marine national parks, extending protection from land to sea. This initiative marked a historic first for Africa, setting an example for global conservation efforts.

What is Gabon known for in terms of its natural environment?

• Its vast mountain ranges

• Its natural beauty and land conservation

• Its rich marine life

• Its unexplored deserts

Which organizations were involved in the 2012 expedition to explore Gabon's waters?

• The World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace

• The Weight Institute, National Geographic Society, and Wildlife Conservation Society

• The Smithsonian Institution and NASA

• The United Nations and African Union

What was the main goal of the 2012 expedition in Gabon?

• To establish new hiking trails

• To map the land's biodiversity

• To discover new species of plants

• To explore and reveal the treasures of Gabon's waters

What significant action did President Bongo take for Gabon's marine environment?

• He banned all fishing activities

• He created a system of marine national parks

• He initiated a marine cleanup campaign

• He opened the waters for international tourism

What makes Gabon's marine national parks initiative historic?

• It was the largest in Africa

• It was the most expensive conservation project

• It was the first of its kind in Africa

• It was the first in the world