The example of the Nile perch being introduced into Lake Victoria, Uganda illustrates
A) a creative solution to an environmental problem.
B) unintended consequences of environmental policy.
C) a local population solving a problem without interference from outside ?experts.?
D) a success for the African Union.

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The introduction of the Nile perch into Lake Victoria is often cited as an example of unintended consequences because it led to significant ecological disruption, including the extinction or near-extinction of numerous native fish species, altering the lake's ecosystem and impacting local livelihoods dependent on the original biodiversity.

The Example of the Nile Perch Being Introduced into Lake