Which fact is NOT true about algal blooms?

Algae blooms happening more often in Oregon

a
It is caused by a run off of fertilizer
b
It suffocates life under the water/destroys the water's ecosystem
c
It feeds the fish and causes the ecosystem to flourish
d
It is an overabundance of nutrients that allows the algae to take over the top of the water

1 answer

The statement that is NOT true about algal blooms is:

c. It feeds the fish and causes the ecosystem to flourish.

While algal blooms can initially provide food for some species, they often lead to negative consequences such as oxygen depletion, which can suffocate aquatic life and disrupt the ecosystem.