Question

what is the main concern with coral harvesting methods? a. coral harvesting methods are not economically profitable. b. the coral cannot regenerate quickly enough to recover from harvesting practices. c. organisms that rely on coral are harmed by the methods, even though the coral is not. d. the coral is harmed by the methods, even though the organisms that rely on it are not. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Coral has a slow - regeneration rate. Harvesting practices can deplete coral populations faster than they can recover, which is a major concern. Economic profitability is not the main issue. While harm to organisms relying on coral is a concern, the primary one is the coral's own inability to regenerate quickly. Also, the focus is on the coral's regeneration rather than just it being harmed.

Answer:

B. The coral cannot regenerate quickly enough to recover from harvesting practices.