Water Pumped Into Tampa Bay Could Cause a Massive Algae Bloom, Affecting Manatees and Fish

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By The ConversationApr 9, 2021, 10:06 am269 pts
By Larry Brand Millions of gallons of water laced with fertilizer ingredients are being pumped into Florida's Tampa Bay from a leaking reservoir at an abandoned phosphate plant at Piney Point. As the water spreads into the bay, it carries phosphorus and nitrogen – nutrients that under the right conditions can…

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