Mason was a deckhand on the FN Mack & Jack, a large commercial fishing boat that spent weeks at a time fishing far offshore in the Pacific Ocean. Because fishing vessels are very dangerous work environments, there are many safety regulations and operational procedures that are monitored by the U$.$S$.$ Coast Guard. When Mason noticed conditions on the FN Mack & Jack that put himself and his fellow deckhands at risk, the courageous thing to do was

Multiple Choice

report the conditions even though the boat's operations might be shutdown.

save money to attempt to purchase the boat from the current owners.

write an anonymous letter to the editor of the port town's newspaper.

find a job that pays more on a different boat.