A. research what was causing harm to the coral
It would be important for ecologists to first determine the cause of the decline in the stony coral population before taking any further action. This would help them develop targeted strategies to address the specific threats facing the coral population.
Scientists collected data on the presence of stony coral in the Florida National Marine Sanctuary. From these data, they measured a steady decline in the population of this species of coral. Which approach would most likely be best for ecologists to do first in this situation?
A. research what was causing harm to the coral
B. introduce other species of coral that would survive better
C. use technology to clean the water in the reef
D. increase the size of the sanctuary overall
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