Lionfish Is an Aquatic Invasive Species in the Southeastern U

question 84

Multiple Choice

Lionfish is an aquatic invasive species in the southeastern U.S.and the Caribbean.Current removal policies focus on harvesting the lionfish for human consumption.Assuming that lionfish is a substitute for snapper,what will likely happen to fishing efforts for lionfish if the price of snapper increases?

• A) Fishing efforts will increase.
• B) Fishing efforts will decrease.
• C) Fishing efforts will remain the same if supply is perfectly inelastic.
• D) A and C

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