Recent Studies of an Oyster-Rich Bay Indicated a High Coliform

question 15

Multiple Choice

Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count.What should the fisheries officers do?

• A)Nothing.A high coliform count is normal.
• B)Nothing.This is good for oyster production.
• C)Shut down the bay.This is harmful to humans who eat the oysters.
• D)Shut down the bay.This is harmful to the oysters.
• E)Nothing.A high coliform count would be beneficial to humans who ate the oysters.

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