Which one of the following scenarios is most likely to result in a body of water becoming hypoxic?
A)The overharvesting of oysters that would have filtered nutrients from ocean water
B)The extraction of phytoplankton from the ocean to use as an ingredient in smoothies and health food drinks
C)The overfishing of sharks
D)An oil tanker running aground and seeping thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean

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Oysters play a crucial role in filtering and cleaning the water by removing nutrients that can lead to excessive algae growth. When algae decompose, they consume oxygen, leading to hypoxic conditions. Removing oysters disrupts this natural filtration process, increasing the risk of hypoxia.

Which One of the Following Scenarios Is Most Likely to Result