Question

why should fishery managers not view cod stocks as separate from other fish stocks such as capelin and mackerel? a. these fish species all form schools together and are therefore caught together. b. capelin and mackerel both compete with cod for ocean floor habitat. c. these populations of these fish species are all related through the ocean food web. d. there is no reason for fishery managers not to view cod stocks individually. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

In an ecosystem like the ocean, all species are interconnected through the food - web. Changes in the population of one species, such as cod, can have cascading effects on other species like capelin and mackerel and vice - versa. This is a key ecological concept.

Answer:

C. These populations of these fish species are all related through the ocean food web.