Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count.What should the fisheries'officers do?
A) Nothing. A high coliform count is normal.
B) Nothing. A high coliform count is good for oyster production.
C) Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to humans who eat the oysters.
D) Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to the oysters.
E) Nothing. A high coliform count is beneficial to humans who eat the oysters.

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The officers should shut down the bay because a high coliform count indicates fecal contamination of the water, which could be harmful to people eating the oysters.

Recent Studies of an Oyster-Rich Bay Indicated a High Coliform