Question:

(i) Describe your notion of "marine biodiversity" with an appropriate illustration?

(ii) Name the different levels at which marine biodiversity can be depicted in the marine environment, citing clear examples for each level

(iii) Describe the terms "consumptive use" and "non-consumptive use" of marine biodiversity with the help of two examples for each.

(iv) Give seven main causes of biodiversity loss?

(v) What, according to you, is being done and/or what needs to be done in order to address the issue of biodiversity loss in Mauritius?