Marine protected area

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/marine-protected-area

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the global coverage target?International goal to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030
2. What is the ecological benefits?Enhance biodiversity, restore fish stocks, protect critical habitats, and maintain ecosystem functions
3. Why do we need Marine Protected Areas?They help keep fish healthy, protect homes for sea creatures, and let people see bright coral.
4. How big can a Marine Protected Area be?They can be small, like a little no‑take zone, or huge, covering big ocean parts and helping fish travel.

Anthropogenic Impacts: Environmental changes caused or influenced by human activities.
Ecosystem-Based Management: A holistic approach to managing human activities to prevent the degradation of ecosystems.
No-Take Zone: An area within an MPA where all forms of extraction, such as fishing, are prohibited.