Lionfish is an aquatic invasive species in the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Current removal policies focus on harvesting the lionfish for human consumption

Assuming that lionfish is a substitute for snapper, what will likely happen to fishing efforts for lionfish if the price of snapper increases? A) Fishing efforts will increase.
B) Fishing efforts will decrease.
C) Fishing efforts will remain the same if supply is perfectly inelastic.
D) A and C.


D

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