Mochima National Park

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/mochima-national-park

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1. How big is Mochima National Park?94,935 hectares
2. What is the location?Anzoátegui and Sucre states, northeastern coast of Venezuela
3. What is the primary ecosystems?Marine, coastal marine, and montane forest
4. Where is Mochima National Park located?It is on the northeastern coast of Venezuela, in the states of Anzoátegui and Sucre. The park stretches from the Gulf of Santa Fé and Mochima Bay to the Turimiquire mountain range.
5. Why was Mochima National Park created?The park was created to protect the special forests of the Turimiquire Range and the important sea areas on Venezuela's eastern Caribbean coast. It helps keep water clean and supports many species.

Montane Forests: Forest ecosystems found at mid-elevations on mountains, characterized by specific flora and fauna adapted to cooler climates.
Watershed: The total area of land that drains water into a particular river, lake, or ocean.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species that is also under significant threat from human activities.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems, such as clean water, air purification, and climate regulation.