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How does eutrophication affect an aquatic ecosystem

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Eutrophication is an enrichment of water by nutrient salts that causes structural changes to the ecosystem such as: increased production of algae and aquatic plants, depletion of fish species, general deterioration of water quality and other effects that reduce and preclude use”.

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It prevents sunlight from reaching aquatic life below the water’s surface.

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