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What effect do algae blooms have on ocean ecosystems?(1 point)
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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
increased underwater plant population

increased fish population

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
decreased oxygen in the water

Explanation: When algae blooms die and decompose, bacteria consume large amounts of dissolved oxygen, creating hypoxic conditions (dead zones) that harm marine life.