Arguments Against Killifish

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Evolution is a necessity in our world. Organisms need to be able to adapt to their surroundings in order to survive, but it is sad to see that certain organisms have to evolve to survive in polluted areas, such as the Atlantic Killifish. According to JoAnna Klein, “Starting in the late 1990s, researchers became aware that the fish was tolerant of the toxic waters at the Lower Passaic Superfund Site.” Organisms should not have to adapt to polluted environments. In New Jersey, the law states that people can not eat the fish found in this area. That alone should say something. If the waters are that polluted, than people should realize that something is wrong. Dr. Tobler claims, “These killifish can do it, and there’s probably many species out

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