|
Thursday, 16 November 2006 01:00 |
An eutrophication is a reduction in the amount of Oxygen dissolved in water. The symptoms of eutrophication include blooms of Algae (both toxic and non-toxic), declines in the health
of fish and shellfish, loss of seagrass beds and coral reefs, and ecological changes in food webs.
Other /More definition:
An Eutrophication is the process by which lakes and streams are enriched by nutrients (usually phosphorus and nitrogen) which leads to excessive plant growth.
Other /More definition:
An Eutrophication is the process by which lakes and streams are enriched by nutrients (usually phosphorus and nitrogen) which leads to excessive plant growth.
Other /More definition:
An eutrophication is the natural and artificial addition of nutrients to a waterbody, which may lead to depleted oxygen concentrations. Eutrophication is a natural process that is frequently accelerated and intensified by human activities.
Other /More definition:
An eutrophication is Unhealthy increases in the growth of phytoplankton. Symptoms of eutrophication include algal blooms, reduced water clarity, periods of hypoxia, and a shift toward species adapted to these conditions. |
Glossary / Lexicon 
