All BUT one is a serious consequence of water pollution to ocean ecosystems. The consequence that does not apply to ocean ecosystems is the

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Responses
A contamination of aquifers and other groundwater sources.contamination of aquifers and other groundwater sources.
B accumulation of toxic substances in the food chain, by biomagnification.accumulation of toxic substances in the food chain, by biomagnification.
C overgrowth and death of algae, resulting in the death of other organisms.overgrowth and death of algae, resulting in the death of other organisms.
D disappearance of corals, due to sediment in the water from building development.

Answer 1

The consequence that does not apply to ocean ecosystems is:

A. contamination of aquifers and other groundwater sources.

This consequence relates more to freshwater systems and groundwater, while the other options (B, C, D) specifically address issues that directly affect ocean ecosystems.