Asked by bri

Which of the following is a negative effect of algal blooms on the environment?
a.
transport of carbon to the bottom of the ocean
b.
production of oxygen
c.
consumption of water’s oxygen
d.
large source of energy

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c. consumption of water’s oxygen

Algal blooms often lead to eutrophication. When the algae die and decompose, microbial respiration consumes dissolved oxygen, creating hypoxic or anoxic "dead zones" that harm fish and other aquatic life.