Hypoxia -- How it Forms (IMAGE) NOAA Headquarters Caption This image shows nutrient-based hypoxia formation. Credit Credit: Nancy Rabalais, LUMCON Usage Restrictions Credit: Nancy Rabalais, LUMCON License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.