Chapter 2, Problem 3E

1)The video discusses some of the factors that allowed lionfish to expand throughout the Atlantic region. Which of the following reasons were given for why the lionfish population has been able to expand so rapidly? choose all that apply a)Lionfish out-compete native fish for food b)Atlantic predatory fish don't eat lionfish c)Lionfish are able to breed more frequently than native fish d)The Atlantic region has fewer parasites that attack lionfish e)None of these

What are the potential ecological consequences of introducing a non-native aquatic species into an established freshwater ecosystem?

What are three regulations or economic incentives that could foster sustainable marine fisheries?

4)What effects does removing sea anemones from a coral reef ecosystem have on the types of fish species present? a)Population b)Community c)Ecosystem

A) bottom dweller B) plankton eater C) coral reef dweller D) open-water predator

What is the greatest threat to baby Lesser Flamingos as they migrate to find fresh water?

What are some potential solutions to decrease the threat/endangerment of sea turtles? What can humans do? What are some solutions that scientist or convervationist tried to do to help sea turtles? What is one hypothesis on further environmental, ecological, biodiversity or other biological problems that this solution might intentionally or unintentionally create?

In not more than 200 words or 5 sentences, explain why or why not shark finning used in shark fin soup can induce the destruction of the coral reef ecosystem.

If biologists determine that this country’s sustained yield of fish is 17 million metric tons per year. What is the country’s sustainable biological capacity?