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Why algal blooms happen some years but not others

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READ MORE about the factors that cause algal blooms... Nutrients promote and support the growth of algae and Cyanobacteria. The eutrophication (nutrient enrichment) of waterways is considered as a major factor. The main nutrients contributing to eutrophication are phosphorus and nitrogen.

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