Following an algal bloom, proliferation of (one word answer) is observed, which lead to a depletion of (one word answer), which can result in the death of fish and other aquatic life.
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If algae grows out of proportion as seen during algal blooms, how does it affect the ecosystem? a. Photosynthetic organisms will not be able to grow. The animals and birds that live on those organisms will be affected. As the algae die, oxygen will be depleted, affecting fish and other aquatic animals. The pH of water will change, affecting metabolic processes as well. b. Non-photosynthetic organisms will not be able to grow due to lack of light. The photosynthetic organisms that require them to live will be affected. As the algae die, oxygen will be depleted, affecting fish and other aquatic animals. The pH of water will change, affecting metabolic processes as well. c. Photosynthetic organisms will not be able to grow. The animals and birds that live on those organisms will be affected. As the algae die, carbon dioxide will be depleted, affecting fish and other aquatic animals. The pH of water will change, affecting metabolic processes as well. d. Non-photosynthetic organisms will not be able to grow. The animals and birds that live on those organisms will be affected. As the algae die, carbon dioxide will be depleted, affecting fish and other aquatic animals. The pH of water will change, affecting metabolic processes as well.
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In coastal marine environments, high concentrations of nutrients from terrestrial runoff often lead to algal blooms. When the nutrients are depleted, the algae die and sink and are degraded by other microorganisms. The algal die-off may be followed by a sharp drop in oxygen in the depths, which can kill fish and bottom-dwelling invertebrates. How do these "dead zones" form?
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