Scuba Diving Marine Life and Environment

Question 1

What is the correct response if a diver encounters a moray eel in the open?

Accepted Answer

Observe calmly from a distance without reaching into crevices

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Grab it quickly and relocate it

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Chase it away from the dive site

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Offer it food to distract it

Question 2

What does 'buoyancy control' have to do with reef conservation?

Accepted Answer

Poor buoyancy leads to accidental contact with and damage to coral

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Good buoyancy increases air consumption

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Buoyancy control affects fish behavior more than coral

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Reef protection only requires not touching coral with hands

Question 3

What is the main reason divers are advised not to touch marine life?

Accepted Answer

It can harm the animal and disturb its protective coating or behavior

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It reduces the diver's air supply

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It is only forbidden near spawning areas

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Marine life may attract predators to the diver

Question 4

Which of the following best describes responsible behavior near a sea turtle?

Accepted Answer

Remain still or move slowly, allow the turtle to approach, never chase or block its path

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Swim alongside the turtle to match its speed

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Gently hold onto the turtle's shell for a ride

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Herd the turtle toward shallower water for better photos

Question 5

What is coral bleaching caused by?

Accepted Answer

Elevated water temperatures causing coral to expel symbiotic algae

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Physical damage from anchors or divers

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Oil pollution coating the coral surface

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Overfishing removing algae-eating fish

Question 6

What should a diver do if stung by a jellyfish underwater?

Accepted Answer

Move away calmly, alert the buddy, and treat the sting after surfacing

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Immediately ascend as fast as possible

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Rub the affected area with sand to neutralize the venom

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Pour fresh water over the sting while still underwater