Conservation and Sustainability
What does it mean to conserve?
To protect or take care of something.
How are bays and lagoons important for sea animals.
Are home to hundreds of thousands of species of sea animals.
Why are coral reefs dying?
Due to climate change, human impact, and pollution.
The black Mangroves can be found on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and Saba. (true or false)
False, they can be found on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and St. Maarten, not Saba.
Where in the Dutch Caribbean can seagrass meadows be found?
On the A.B.C. and S.S.S. islands.
What does it mean to sustain?
To maintain something for a period of time.
How can people enjoy the bays and lagoons?
Free choice
Name one main way coral reefs mostly help with in the Dutch Caribbean?
Protecting shorelines from storms and erosion.
Which of the 6 islands have the most Mangroves?
Bonaire.
Why are seagrass meadows dying?
Because of human impact and water pollution.
Name 2 ways we can sustain coral reefs.
By avoiding touching them and avoiding anchoring boats on them.
Why is the open ocean a safe place for baby sea creatures before they are strong enough to explore the ocean?
Because it has calm, shallow waters, often protected by land on one or more sides, which makes them a safe place for baby sea creatures before they are strong enough to explore the ocean.
Coral reefs are animals. (true or false)
True.
What do mangroves mostly help with in the Dutch Caribbean?
Acting as a natural barrier against storms and erosion.
Why are seagrass meadows important to juvenile sea animals?
They act as a home/shelter.
Name 2 main ways we can conserve Mangroves in the Caribbean?
By reducing plastic pollution and use reusable bottles and containers.
About how many species of sea animals live in the Caribbean waters?
More than 12,000 species.
Name a type of coral reef found in the Dutch Caribbean.
Fringing reefs.
Why are mangroves important for sea animals?
They act as a home/shelter.
Seagrass meadows are the only type of flowering plant in the ocean. (True or false, and explain why you think so)
False.
Name 1 way we can conserve AND sustain seagrass meadows in the Caribbean.
We can conserve seagrass meadows by reducing water pollution. We can sustain seagrass meadows by avoiding anchoring boats in them to prevent damage to the meadows.
In Curacao, which bay or lagoon is the most popular?
Playa Lagun.
Name 2 ways coral reefs are important to sea animals.
They provide habitat and food.
What are all of the 3 main types of Mangroves that can be found in the Dutch Caribbean?
Red Mangroves, Black mangroves, and White Mangroves
How tall can seagrass meadows grow up to?
2 meters.