Up to 90 percent of saltwater fish caught for the aquarium trade are captured by dousing coral reefs with sodium cyanide.Many fish die, but those that receive only low doses are temporarily incapacitated, so they are easily captured.The coral reef, which cannot swim away, receives most of the cyanide.Many corals and other reef animals die, and the cyanide effects ripple through the food web.This information suggests that cyanide is hazardous to

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The use of cyanide affects not only the targeted fish but also the entire coral reef community. Many corals and other reef animals die, and the cyanide effects ripple through the food web. Therefore, option A is the best answer.

Up to 90 Percent of Saltwater Fish Caught for the Aquarium