Chapter 23, Problem 6AWK

Summary Introduction

To review:

The cause for an algal bloom and its consequences.

Introduction:

When the algal growth increases and get accumulated in a freshwater or marine ecosystem is known as algal bloom, it can adversely affect the lifecycle of other aquatic life. Eutrophication is a natural process that occurs gradually over time but can be accelerated by the anthropogenic activities. It leads to an algal bloom.