A trash barge is dumped into a marine ecosystem. The trash is primarily composed
of old car parts and lead tire weights. Which example of aquatic life would be
immediately impacted as a result of this scenario? (SEC1.a)

A. Squid, sharks, tuna and other nekton present in the photic zone.
B. Clams, oysters, starfish and other organisms that reside in the benthic zone.
C. Zooplankton, phytoplankton, bacteria and other plankton in the euphotic zone.
D. All the above would be impacted equally.