One Strategy Considered for Preventing Introduction of Invasive Species Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

One strategy considered for preventing introduction of invasive species is deoxygenating ballast water.This strategy is

• A) not useful because it introduces too many invasive species.
• B) useful only if ballast water is released at sea rather than in port.
• C) currently being used successfully in the United States.
• D) too complex a procedure to use on a large scale.
• E) not useful because it kills too many beneficial organisms.

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