The Difference Between a Marine-Protected Area and a Marine Reserve

question 17

Multiple Choice

The difference between a marine-protected area and a marine reserve is:

• A) marine reserves are only found outside of the exclusive economic zone.
• B) cultural artifacts are only protected by marine reserves.
• C) no fishing is allowed in a marine reserve.
• D) a marine-protected area maintains a higher level of ecosystem biodiversity.
• E) None of these answers-the terms are interchangeable.

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