Research Charts Increase in Algal Blooms in the Chesapeake Bay

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By Yale Environment 360May 11, 2015, 12:40 pm86 pts
Algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay became increasingly frequent from 1991 to 2008, according to new research from the University of Maryland. Driven by runoff containing excess nitrogen and other nutrients, algal blooms can severely deplete oxygen levels and release significant amounts of toxins in the water,…

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