Algae blooms begin hypoxia cycle (IMAGE)

Michigan State University

Algae blooms begin hypoxia cycle

Caption

Algae bloom on a Chinese beach is representative of the expansive algae blooms which ultimately leach oxygen from the water, creating dead zones.

Credit

Ruishan Chen, Michigan State University

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