Much of this phosphate then concentrates in marine sediment. Some of the phosphate is eventually incorporated into the bodies of marine animals such as fish.
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Much of this phosphate then concentrates in marine sediment. Some of the phosphate is eventually incorporated into the bodies of marine animals such as fish.
Phosphorus from fertilizer can runoff into waterways, where it can be carried to the ocean. This excess phosphorus can contribute to algal blooms in the ocean, which can deplete oxygen levels and harm marine life. Proper management practices can help reduce this movement of phosphorus from crops to the ocean.
Yes, land runoff is a significant source of ocean pollution. When rainwater flows over land, it can pick up various pollutants, including fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, and plastics, which are then carried into rivers and ultimately the ocean. This runoff can lead to harmful algal blooms, marine habitat degradation, and the accumulation of toxins in marine life, negatively impacting ecosystems and human health. Addressing land runoff is crucial for protecting ocean health.
its deposited somewhere else
Phosphorus enters the ocean through several key pathways. It is delivered via river runoff, where fertilizers, animal waste, and natural geological weathering contribute to its presence in freshwater systems before reaching the sea. Additionally, atmospheric deposition, such as dust and precipitation containing phosphorus, can also introduce it to marine environments. Lastly, ocean upwelling processes can bring phosphorus from deeper waters to the surface, enhancing nutrient availability for marine life.
Rain causes runoff. When it rains, the rainwater mixes with trash and other pollutants and it is carried down our storm drains and into our oceans. Gasoline and sewage spills from boats and ships also contribute to the pollution problems. Also if people do not clean up there trash and just leave it into our community then when it rains, the rain picks up all the trash and then goes into sewer drains, and the sewer drains lead to the ocean.
Water also reaches the ocean as runoff from the surface. Runoff includes flow from rivers as well as melting snowfields and glaciers.
The ocean
I believe when this happens there is phosphorus in the water, I'm not sure how it gets there though.
Collecting salt from runoff water
The final destination for runoff that flows on the surface of continents is typically the ocean. Runoff collects in rivers, streams, and other water bodies, eventually making its way to the ocean where it contributes to the global water cycle.