Question

bottom trawling is harmful for all of the following reasons except: a. bycatch (unintended species caught) b. adds nitrates to the water c. decrease in biodiversity d. increases turbidity e. destroys coral reef structure

Explanation:

Bottom trawling involves dragging heavy nets along the seafloor, which causes bycatch (unintended species capture), stirs up sediment to increase turbidity, destroys benthic habitats like coral reefs, and reduces biodiversity through habitat loss and bycatch. Adding nitrates to water is linked to nutrient runoff from land sources, not bottom trawling.

Answer:

B. Adds nitrates to the water