Why are nutrients from fertilizer harmful to aquatic ecosystems?
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Nutrients from fertilizers are harmful to aquatic ecosystems because fertilizers are often high in nitrogen and phosphorous which cause problems in aquatic ecosystems. These chemicals lead to algal blooms which causes algae to die faster and decompose thus reducing the oxygen content of the water and also hurting other organisms within the aquatic ecosystem as a result.
Fertilizers can harm aquatic ecosystems by introducing excess nitrogen and phosphorus, leading to algal blooms. These blooms deplete oxygen levels in the water when they die and decompose, harming fish and other aquatic organisms. Consequently, this disrupts the balance of the ecosystem and decreases biodiversity.
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