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Algal bloom is the process where algae turns the color red. This happens when there is a sudden burst of heat from the sun and the nutrients in the earth below the sea rise into the algae and some of the nutrients turns the algae red which in turn, makes the sea looks like it is the color red.

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Why does algal ever burst?

Algal blooms can burst due to a variety of factors such as nutrient availability, temperature changes, and changes in water flow. When conditions become unfavorable for algal growth, such as depleted nutrients or changes in temperature, the algal cells may die off rapidly causing a bloom burst. This can lead to a rapid decrease in oxygen levels in the water, which can harm aquatic ecosystems.


How does algal bloom leave to eutropication?

Algal blooms can lead to eutrophication when excessive nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from sources like sewage discharge or fertilizer runoff promote rapid algal growth. As the algae die and decompose, oxygen in the water is consumed, leading to hypoxic conditions that harm aquatic life. Additionally, the accumulation of algal biomass can block sunlight, further depleting oxygen levels and disrupting the balance of the aquatic ecosystem.


How does algal bloom change the environment?

Algal blooms can change the environment by reducing oxygen levels in the water, leading to fish kills and other aquatic organisms struggling to survive. The decomposition of algae can also release toxins that are harmful to animals and humans. Additionally, algal blooms can block sunlight from reaching aquatic plants, affecting the entire food chain in the ecosystem.


What is red tide and how does it relate to algal blooms?

Red tide is a common name for a phenomenon also known as an algal bloom (large concentrations of aquatic microorganisms) , an event in which estuarine, marine, or fresh water algae accumulate rapidly in the water column and results in discoloration of the surface water. It is usually found in coastal areas.


Can humans cause algal bloom in a lake?

Yes. But generally inadvertently, or by accident. There is another class of causation - the willfully ignorant who refuse to accept responsibility for their actions. An excess of phosphate or nitrogen may cause an algal bloom - an overproduction of algae. This algal mat will block light from the water body, and when it eventually dies, it will create an anoxic mat on the lake floor.