In General,coral Reef Ecosystems Are_____________

question 42

Multiple Choice

In general,coral reef ecosystems are_____________ .

• A)sensitive to pollution and decreasing ocean pH
• B)in critical condition in the Caribbean,but healthy elsewhere
• C)not heavily fished because fishing gear often becomes entangled and damaged by the reefs
• D)recovering quickly from human- caused damage because corals grow quickly

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