4. Marine aquaculture (raising seafood in stationary locations along the ocean’s coastline) appears promising for all of the following ocean species except: A. mussels B. shellfish C. abalone D. dolphins E. oysters

4. Marine aquaculture (raising seafood in stationary locations along the ocean’s coastline) appears promising for all of the following ocean species except: A. mussels B. shellfish C. abalone D. dolphins E. oysters

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter46: Ecosystems

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appears promising for all of the following ocean species except:
A. mussels
B. shellfish
C. abalone
D. dolphins
E. oysters

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