Question

green sea turtles eat sea grass that grows on the sea floor. seagrass, a foundation species, provides an important breeding ground for fish and other marine organisms. a conservation program for the green sea turtles plans to introduce more turtles into an ecosystem. what could be the immediate effect of this on the ecosystem? a more species of fish would migrate to the region. b the new turtles would drive out the existing population. c the region would witness a spurt in the growth of sea grass. d there would be a decrease in the population of marine organisms.

Explanation:

Seagrass is a breeding - ground for fish and other marine organisms. More green sea turtles will eat more seagrass, reducing the breeding - ground. This will lead to a decrease in the population of marine organisms.

Answer:

D. There would be a decrease in the population of marine organisms.