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Consider the following statements with reference to the Coral Triangle
It is crucial for global coral reef conservation, hosting over 76% of the world’s coral species and 37% of reef fish species.
It is a vital marine region spanning six countries that include Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste.
India is one of the founding members of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Only One
Only Two
All Three
None
Only statements 1&2 are correct. Coral Triangle
A report recently released at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity highlights the fossil fuel threats and impacts on biodiversity and communities at Coral Triangle.
The Coral Triangle is often referred to as the ‘Amazon of the seas’, is a huge marine area spanning over 10 million square kilometres.
It is a vital marine region spanning 6 countries that include: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste
Significance – This region is home to 76% of the world’s coral species and supports more than 120 million people who rely on its resources for their livelihoods.
The Coral Triangle is the most diverse and biologically complex marine ecosystem on the planet.
Issues – More than 100 offshore oil and gas blocks are currently in operation in the Coral Triangle, covering over 120,000 square kilometres, which is about 1% of the Triangle.
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is a global partnership between Nations and organizations which strives to preserve coral reefs and related ecosystems around the world.
Members – ICRI Members include a mix of governments, non-governmental organisations and international organisations.
At present, ICRI has over 102 members, including 45 countries custodians of 75% of the world’s coral reefs.
India is one of the members of the ICRI but not a founding member of it.
Hence option 2nd is correct.
By: Shubham Tiwari ProfileResourcesReport error
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