Chief Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Source: Newswise May 16, 2011 "Nitrogen pollution in our coastal ecosystems, the result of widespread use of synthetic agricultural fertilizers and of human sewage, leads to decreased water transparency, the loss of desirable fish species, and the emergence of toxic phytoplankton species-such as the algae behind the renowned "red tides" that kill fish. The effects are particularly pronounced in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. read more More... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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