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9 October, 02:14

Which of the following is a negative consequence of aquaculture? A. Protein-rich food is provided to billions of people. B. A Pressure on wild fish populations is reduced. C. Excessive amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus can leak from the location. D. Other species (by-catch) may be accidentally removed during harvest.

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  1. 9 October, 05:58
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    C. Excessive amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus can leak from the location

    Explanation:

    Aquaculture is culturing or farming of aquatic animals or plants to sell them and get economical benefit. Aquaculture provides many benefits like it provides protein-rich food to population, money, and employment.

    One of the major negative consequences of aquaculture is that it causes eutrophication of aquatic environment due to the release of nitrogenous. phosphorous waste in the aquatic system. Antibiotics, fish feces and pesticides increase nutrient content in water which cause eutrophication of water bodies.
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