A recent report highlighted a significant decline in the population of several marine species, including certain types of whales and dolphins, over the past decade. Scientists attribute this decline primarily to plastic pollution in the oceans and overfishing. Plastic debris, often mistaken for food, can cause internal injuries or block digestive systems. Additionally, large-scale commercial fishing practices sometimes result in 'bycatch,' unintentionally capturing and killing non-target species. If these trends continue, the report warns of irreversible damage to marine ecosystems.
Parçadan, deniz ekosistemlerinin sağlığı hakkında hangi çıkarım yapılabilir?
A) Marine species are showing remarkable adaptation to plastic pollution in the oceans.
B) Overfishing is the only significant threat currently facing marine life.
C) Human activities are causing severe negative impacts on marine biodiversity, potentially leading to irreversible damage.
D) Whales and dolphins are generally unaffected by the phenomenon of bycatch.
E) Marine ecosystems are inherently resilient and can recover quickly from all forms of threats.