What is eutrophication?
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Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus. This excessive nutrient input can lead to excessive plant and algae growth, which can cause oxygen depletion in the water and negatively impact the health of aquatic ecosystems. Eutrophication is often caused by human activities, such as agriculture runoff, sewage discharge, and industrial pollution.