When the great white shark population decreased in North American coastal waters, the ray population increased. This is primarily because the great white shark is a top predator that helps to control the population of rays and other marine species. Without the predation pressure from great whites, ray populations can grow unchecked, which can lead to further ecological impacts on the marine ecosystem.
Question
What happened to North American coastal waters when the great white shark population decreased?(1 point)
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The clam population increased.
The clam population increased.
The ray population increased.
The ray population increased.
The scallop population increased.
The scallop population increased.
The oyster population increased.
The oyster population increased.
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