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- What happens when algae dies?
- Can viruses be used to destroy algae blooms?
- What affects the growth of toxic algae?
What happens when algae dies?
When the algae eventually dies, the oxygen in the water is consumed. The lack of oxygen makes it impossible for aquatic life to survive. ... Harmful algal blooms can occur in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds, bays and coastal waters, and the toxins they produce can be harmful to human health and aquatic life.
Can viruses be used to destroy algae blooms?
Viruses don't immediately kill algae but live in harmony with them. Summary: Scientists have long believed that ocean viruses always quickly kill algae, but new research shows they live in harmony with algae and viruses provide a 'coup de grace' only when blooms of algae are already stressed and dying.
What affects the growth of toxic algae?
The development and proliferation of algal blooms likely result from a combination of environmental factors including available nutrients, temperature, sunlight, ecosystem disturbance (stable/mixing conditions, turbidity), hydrology (river flow and water storage levels) and the water chemistry (pH, conductivity, ...
