Which statement best describes how pollution can impact the apex predators of the marine community? apex predators are at the bottom of the marine food chain, so accumulation of pollution in their bodies is limited. being at the top of the food chain limits how much pollution can be accumulated within the bodies of the apex predators. the apex predators are impacted by pollution in the environment because they are at the bottom of the marine food chain and accumulate pollution in their bodies. the apex predators are impacted by pollution in the environment because they are the top of the marine food chain, where accumulation of pollution is quite great.