Look at your data tables. List the cubes in order from the largest to the smallest. Then list them again in order of the surface-area to volume ratios, from the largest ratio to the smallest ratio. Compare the lists.

poor water quality affects most estuarine organisms, including commercially important fish and shellfish. the pollutants that have the greatest impact on the health of estuaries include toxic substances like chemicals and heavy metals, nutrient pollution (or eutrophication), and pathogens such as bacteria or viruses.

i guess because there isn't enough love going around. < 3