Algal Blooms May Be Caused by Overfishing

Scientists have recently determined that one of the main reasons why algal blooms spread across the surface of lakes, rivers, seas and oceans is the fact that top predatory fish in these ecosystems are being hunted. The animals usually keep algae in check, but, as they disappear, the organism... [ read more >> ]

Massive algal bloom in a small body of water

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Massive algal bloom in a small body of water