Seahorse populations have declined everywhere that seahorses are fished. During the past five years, seahorse populations have decreased by 50%. Last year, biologists met to discuss what might be done to reverse this trend.
A. Seahorses are likely to become extinct within five years. B. One way to increase seahorse populations is to ban the fishing of seahorses. C. Biologists from all over the world are working to save the seahorses. D. Seahorse fishermen have spoken out against the biologists.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
The passage suggests that banning the fishing of seahorses could help increase their populations.
