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The dead zone is caused by nutrient enrichment from the Mississippi River, particularly nitrogen and phosphorous.
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∙ 10y agoDue to Eutrophication: Algae grow to such extent that they remove all oxygen from the water, becoming poisonous to marine life. The algae grow so extensively due to runoff from farms, specifically for phosphates from fertilizers.
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∙ 9y agoThe dead zone is caused by nutrient enrichment from the Mississippi River, particularly nitrogen and phosphorous.
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