How toxic algae is impacting Florida's coastline.

How toxic algae is impacting Florida's coastline.

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Science, Biology, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explains how nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, often from rainfall and wastewater, can lead to algal blooms when combined with sea conditions. These blooms block sunlight and produce toxins harmful to marine life, creating dead zones with low oxygen where aquatic life cannot survive.

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What nutrients are typically responsible for triggering algal blooms?

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How do toxic algal blooms affect marine life?

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What environmental issues are caused by algal blooms?

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Explain the impact of dead zones created by algal blooms on aquatic life.

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What happens to marine life in areas affected by a lack of oxygen due to algal blooms?

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