Hypoxic conditions refer to low levels of dissolved oxygen in a body of water, which can lead to the suffocation and death of aquatic organisms.
Imagine being in a room with very little air to breathe. Just like you would struggle to survive without enough oxygen, aquatic organisms also struggle when there is not enough dissolved oxygen in their environment.
Eutrophication: Eutrophication is the excessive growth of algae and other plants due to an increase in nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus) in a body of water, leading to hypoxic conditions.
Dead Zone: A dead zone is an area in a body of water where hypoxic conditions are so severe that it cannot support any aquatic life.
Dissolved Oxygen: Dissolved oxygen refers to the amount of oxygen gas dissolved in water, which is crucial for the survival of aquatic organisms.
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