Blog #21
Title: Eutrophication: Causes, Consequences, and Controls in Aquatic Ecosystems
Author: Michael F. Chislock
Source: The Nature Education
Date: 2013
Eutrophication is caused by the addition of factors needed for photosynthesis, which creates more plant and algal growth. Human activities have accelerated eutrophication by loading nutrients or fertilizers into water bodies. Algal blooms are a severe consequence of eutrophication because they raise the pH levels, hurting other organisms. Additionally, when these algae die, the decomposition of them uses up a lot of oxygen, creating dead zones that organisms are not able to survive in. There is also a possibility of algal blooms producing toxins that can contaminate water, hurt fisheries, or even poison wildlife. Further climate change and human population growth is said to increase eutrophication. There is no stable way to stop eutrophication and it is definitely a costly problem. Some attempts at solving eutrophication include internal loading and biomanipulation. Not only is marine life suffering from eutrophication, but also humans
Author: Michael F. Chislock
Source: The Nature Education
Date: 2013
Eutrophication is caused by the addition of factors needed for photosynthesis, which creates more plant and algal growth. Human activities have accelerated eutrophication by loading nutrients or fertilizers into water bodies. Algal blooms are a severe consequence of eutrophication because they raise the pH levels, hurting other organisms. Additionally, when these algae die, the decomposition of them uses up a lot of oxygen, creating dead zones that organisms are not able to survive in. There is also a possibility of algal blooms producing toxins that can contaminate water, hurt fisheries, or even poison wildlife. Further climate change and human population growth is said to increase eutrophication. There is no stable way to stop eutrophication and it is definitely a costly problem. Some attempts at solving eutrophication include internal loading and biomanipulation. Not only is marine life suffering from eutrophication, but also humans
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