What is a common consequence of feeding animals underwater?

Feeding animals underwater can significantly alter their natural behaviors. When divers feed marine life, it can create a dependency on human-provided food sources, which disrupts their foraging instincts and natural feeding patterns. This change in behavior can lead to various consequences, such as loss of natural instincts, increased aggression among species vying for food, and alterations in the social structures of marine communities. Wildlife may begin to associate divers with food, which can lead to aggressive or overly curious behavior toward humans. This shift can ultimately affect the delicate balance of ecosystems, as animals adapt to human interactions rather than maintaining their natural habits.