Q. With reference to the ‘Revive Our Ocean’ Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It is launched by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
2.It will assist local communities in their efforts to establish “marine protected areas” in coastal waters.
3.The initiative will start as a pilot project focusing on the European coastal waters initially.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘Revive Our Ocean’ Initiative is launched by the NGO Dynamic Planet together with the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas programme.
Statement 2 is correct: It aims to help communities profit from efforts to protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by the end of the decade. It will assist local communities in their efforts to establish “marine protected areas” in coastal waters.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Focus countries: It will focus initially on tackling overfishing and ocean climate impacts in Britain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Mexico, the Philippines and Indonesia
Source: DTE
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