If the amount of algae in the ocean decreases by 50%, the population of its consumers, Goby fish will
A increase to its
B go extinct
C increase by 50%
D decreased to its carrying capacity
The correct answer is A) increase to its carrying capacity.
When the amount of algae in the ocean decreases by 50%, the population of its consumers, Goby fish, will still exist, but their population size will decrease due to the reduced availability of their main food source. As a result, their population will slowly decrease until it reaches a new equilibrium point, known as the carrying capacity of the ecosystem. This is the maximum population size that can be sustained given the available resources. Therefore, the population will increase to its carrying capacity.