Which management approach is commonly used for marine resources?

• A. Ocean zoning and catch limits
• B. Space exploration
• C. Urban planning
• D. Desert irrigation

Answer: (C)

Managing marine resources relies on controlling where and how much can be taken. Ocean zoning divides the sea into areas with different rules, such as protected or restricted zones and zones open to fishing, which helps safeguard critical habitats, breeding grounds, and overall ecosystem health. Pairing this with catch limits or quotas sets the maximum amount that can be harvested within a given time, preventing overfishing and giving fish populations a chance to recover and grow. Together, these tools support sustainable yields and stable livelihoods for communities that rely on the sea. The other options aren’t focused on marine resource management: space exploration deals with outer space, urban planning is about land use in communities, and desert irrigation targets arid land agriculture, not fisheries.