They’re basically giving up, which is not a good sign for SeaWorld,’ said Scott Smith, a University of South Carolina hospitality professor whose specialties include theme parks.'
How does this sentence work to develop the author’s message?

A. The sentence signals to the reader that SeaWorld may face additional criticism if it does not change its policies regarding marine life entertainment.

B. The sentence signals to the reader that SeaWorld is going to scale back on the amount of marine life entertainment that they offer to visitors.

C. The sentence signals to the reader that SeaWorld is going to increase the amount of educational programs that they offer.

D. The sentence signals to the reader that SeaWorld is going to create more lifelike natural habitats for the marine mammals.