Harmful algal blooms
Harmful Algal Blooms Overview What are harmful algal blooms (HABs)? Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are rapid increases in the concentration of algae in water…
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Eutrophication processes
Eutrophication processes Introduction What is eutrophication? Eutrophication is the enrichment of aquatic systems with nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuels excessive plant and…
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Microplastics in the Environment What are microplastics? Definition and size ranges Microplastics are plastic particles that are generally smaller than 5 millimeters in diameter.…
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Ocean acidification Overview Definition of ocean acidification Ocean acidification refers to the long-term increase in the acidity of seawater due to the uptake of…
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Acid Rain Impacts What is Acid Rain? Acid rain describes precipitation that is unusually acidic due to air pollutants released from human activities. The…
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Ozone Layer Depletion Overview What is the ozone layer? The ozone layer is a region of Earth’s stratosphere with a higher concentration of ozone…
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