In addition to increasing atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide,humans are negatively impacting coral reefs by_________ .
A)destroying large regions of coral reefs for commercial aquaculture
B)introducing alien species that are thought to be more productive
C)using large amounts of coral rock to pave roads and build houses
D)overharvesting fish and invertebrates that live in reef ecosystems

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Overharvesting fish and invertebrates that live in reef ecosystems can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and greatly impact the health of coral reefs. Removing too many of these species can also result in a decrease in biodiversity and make reefs more vulnerable to other stressors, such as warming waters and ocean acidification. Choices A, B, and C can also negatively impact coral reefs, but are not as directly related to the health of the ecosystem as overharvesting.

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