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Eutrophication occurs when nutrient levels in water increase too much, causing excess algal growth.
Archive 2008-01-01 Michael Turton 2008
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Eutrophication and toxic stress are two current forms of by-products that result from the inability of the affected systems to evolve fast enough to convert the “pollution” into useful products and processes.
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Eutrophication of the lakes is becoming a threat, due to an inadequate sewage system which contaminates the lakes.
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Eutrophication is a degradation process originating from the introduction of nutrients from agricultural run-off and untreated industrial and urban discharges.
Archive 2008-01-01 Michael Turton 2008
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Eutrophication (nutrient enrichment): When nitric acid enters terrestrial and aquatic systems from the atmosphere, a portion of this added nitrogen eventually reaches coastal areas, with the potential to create eutrophic conditions.
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Eutrophication is the introduction of high levels of nutrients into formerly lower nutrient systems.
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Eutrophication from agricultural runoff and urbanization has caused the invasion of cattails (Typha sp.).
Everglades 2008
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Eutrophication can reduce or eliminate fish populations.
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Eutrophication is the primary force driving the LME, with intensive fishing as the secondary driving force.
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See a summary of "Eutrophication in the Baltic Sea".
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