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Why does the increased level of nutrients in the water affect the survival of aquatic organisms?​

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  • Addition of nutrients in water flourishes the growth of microorganisms like algae which uses up the dissolved oxygen from the water. ​
  • When algae die, they become food for decomposers such as bacteria; they also use the dissolved oxygen, thus reducing oxygen content even further. Their thick growth also stops sunlight from reaching the water. ​
  • Addition of nutrients in water flourishes the growth of microorganisms like algae which uses up the dissolved oxygen from the water. ​

  • When algae die, they become food for decomposers such as bacteria; they also use the dissolved oxygen, thus reducing oxygen content even further. Their thick growth also stops sunlight from reaching the water. ​


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