Environmental Science
Agricultural Runoff and Freshwater Phytoplankton Blooms
Quick fact
Agricultural runoff is the leading cause of freshwater eutrophication worldwide, and the resulting algal blooms can produce toxins that contaminate drinking water and create massive oxygen-depleted dead zones.
Why this is interesting
Ever wonder why some lakes turn bright green and smell foul in summer? The culprit might be the very fertilizers used to grow your food.