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 beneficial to humans who eat the oysters.
B. Nothing. A high coliform count is good for oyster production.
C. Nothing. A high coliform count is normal.
D. Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to the oysters.
E. Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to humans who eat the oysters.


Answer: E

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