eutrophication

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Such dramatic events increase both in frequency and extension as a consequence of eutrophication, which is mainly related to the increase in population density and activities in the lagoon watershed.

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  1. excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life

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  • (NAMEA study 2006) • Food is also a significant contributor to eutrophication (around 50 percent, EIPRO 2006) Picture from Wikimedia commons 3 Elli Kotakorpi CSO Action on Climate Friendly food —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Though a vital constituent of life, excess nitrogen in soil or water causes nature malfunctions such as eutrophication. —  AboutMyPlanet.com
  • Such dramatic events increase both in frequency and extension as a consequence of eutrophication, which is mainly related to the increase in population density and activities in the lagoon watershed. —  Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth
  • Delegates at the Helsinki Commission meeting considered new thematic assessments for eutrophication, biodiversity and nature conservation. —  EcoEarth.Info Environment RSS Newsfeed
  • It combines the risks stemming from different fields: fishing, eutrophication, oils spills, dioxins and climate change. —  innovations-report
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