World Oceans Day
Marine Protected Areas
Importance
DBSFCA
Ecosystems
100

Celebrated in June 2026, promotes the 30*30 goal.

What is Worlds Oceans Day?

100

Zone allowing recreation & sustainable fishing.

What is a multiple-use zone?

100

Provides safe space for species to feed & breed.

What is a Marine Protected Area?

100

DBSFCA is located near this Jamaican bay.

What is Discovery Bay?

100

These colourful structures house fish & sponge

What are coral reefs?

200

Aims to conserve 30% of earth's land & sea

What is the 30*30 goal?

200

"No-touch" zone prohibiting extraction

What is a no-take reserve?

200

Effect where fish populations increase outside

What is the spillover effect?

200

DBSFCA stands for.

What is Discovery Bay Special Fishery Conservation Areas?

200

These underwater meadows store carbon.

What are seagrass beds?

300

Best way to achieve 30*30 is by creating these.

What are protected area?

300

MPAs are set aside for this purpose.

What is conservation & management of endangered species?

300

Ecosystems like mangroves counter this global issue.

What is climate change?

300

DBSFCA contributes to this national goal.

What are marine conservation?

300
These coastal forests protect shorelines.

What are mangrove forests?

400

This day raises awareness of oceans worldwide.

What is World Oceans Day?

400

MPAs manage these vulnerable creatures.

What are endangered species?

400

preserved ecosystems boost this industry.

What is tourism?

400

DBSFCA is part of Jamaica's effort to protect these.

What are marine ecosystems?

400

These ecosystems provide critical nursery habitats for juvenile fish and invertebrates, supporting biodiversity.

What are coral reefs, seagrass beds and Mangrove forests

500

The 30*30 goal was set for this year.

What is 2030?

500

Two main types of MPAs.

What are multiple-use zones and no-take reserves?

500

MPAs protect ecosystems vital for this planetary balance.

What is ecological Stability?

500

DBSFCA was created to conserve these.

What are fish Stocks?

500

These three ecosystems are protected together.

What are coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests?