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What was observed by Lindberg and coauthors in recreational fisheries after eight months?
What was observed by Lindberg and coauthors in recreational fisheries after eight months?
- All legal sized gag were removed (correct)
- Total biomass on fished reefs increased by 77%
- 3,038 lbs. of fish were added to the reefs
- Abundance increased by 40%
According to Brock (1994), what was the average commercial catch in kg/day?
According to Brock (1994), what was the average commercial catch in kg/day?
- 31 kg (correct)
- 40 kg
- 50 kg
- 34.8 kg
What impact did the researchers find that newly deployed ARs had on fish species, according to Matthews (1985)?
What impact did the researchers find that newly deployed ARs had on fish species, according to Matthews (1985)?
- Prevented colonization by adult fish
- Reduced total fish species recorded
- Decreased fish movement from natural reefs
- Increased colonization by adult fish (correct)
What misconception was highlighted by Michael Miglini regarding artificial reefs and their economic benefits?
What misconception was highlighted by Michael Miglini regarding artificial reefs and their economic benefits?
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Why do many researchers view ARs as a potential risk for overexploitation according to the text?
Why do many researchers view ARs as a potential risk for overexploitation according to the text?
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