Asked by Daniela Guzman on May 24, 2024
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Which of the following is an outcome of human activities?
A) an increase in large open-ocean fish such as tuna and sharks
B) introducing fish species that have enhanced native species
C) large catches of non-targeted species
D) bountiful cod stocks
Non-targeted Species
Organisms that are unintentionally affected by human activities or control measures aimed at other species.
Human Activities
Actions by humans that affect the environment, economy, and society, ranging from agriculture and industry to recreation and urban development.
Large Catches
Large catches refer to the significant quantities of fish or other marine organisms captured at once by fishing operations, which can impact marine populations and ecosystems.
- Recognize the impact of human activities on marine biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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Heather GreenwaltMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Large catches of non-targeted species, also known as bycatch, are a common outcome of human activities like fishing. This can lead to the decline of non-targeted species and disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. The other options - an increase in large open-ocean fish, introducing fish species that have enhanced native species, and bountiful cod stocks - are not necessarily negative outcomes of human activities in fishing, although they may have their own ecological and economic consequences.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of human activities on marine biodiversity and ecosystem health.