What effect do algae blooms have on ocean ecosystems?(1 point)

Responses

increased fish population
increased fish population

decreased oxygen in the water
decreased oxygen in the water

decreased carbon dioxide in the water
decreased carbon dioxide in the water

increased underwater plant population

1 answer

The correct response would be decreased oxygen in the water. Algal blooms can lead to hypoxia (low oxygen levels) or anoxia (no oxygen), which negatively impacts marine life and can result in dead zones where aquatic animals cannot survive.