Difference between revisions of "What causes eutrophication?"
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| − | The main causes of eutrophication are''' an increase in the concentration of nutrients''' in an ecosystem. Nutrient pollution released to coastal areas comes from many diverse sources including agriculture, aquaculture, septic tanks, urban wastewater, urban stormwater runoff, industry, and fossil fuel combustion. Nutrients enter aquatic ecosystems via the air, surface water, or groundwater. | + | The main causes of eutrophication are''' an increase in the concentration of nutrients''' in an ecosystem. Nutrient pollution released to coastal areas comes from many diverse sources including agriculture, [[aquaculture]], septic tanks, urban wastewater, urban stormwater runoff, industry, and fossil fuel combustion. Nutrients enter aquatic ecosystems via the air, surface water, or groundwater. |
Revision as of 14:20, 12 July 2012
The main causes of eutrophication are an increase in the concentration of nutrients in an ecosystem. Nutrient pollution released to coastal areas comes from many diverse sources including agriculture, aquaculture, septic tanks, urban wastewater, urban stormwater runoff, industry, and fossil fuel combustion. Nutrients enter aquatic ecosystems via the air, surface water, or groundwater.
Simplified schematic illustration of the most important factors driving the eutrophication process
