Overfishing of Smaller Fish, Such as Sardines, Is of Particular

Multiple Choice

Overfishing of smaller fish, such as sardines, is of particular concern because ____.

A) it will allow large fish to become overpopulated
B) it will directly lead to overpopulation of jellyfish
C) it signifies an increasing reliance on farmed fish, which are fed these smaller fish
D) it reduces the food supply for organisms at higher trophic levels
E) it will cause phytoplankton populations to crash