“These new effects rippled through the food web. As zooplankton rebounded, so did native mussels and clams. Scientists anticipate some fish species will rebound too as their food supply increases.”

What does the author mean by the phrase “rippled through the food web”?
did not impact other parts of the food web
had effects on other parts of the food web
caused harm to other species in the food web
completely changed the relationships in the food web