Rapid and flourishing growth of algae Sudden, massive growths of microscopic and macroscopic plant life, such as green or bluegreen algae, which develop in lakes and reservoirs
a phenomenon whereby excessive nutrients within a river, stream or lake cause an explosion of plant life which results in the depletion of the oxygen in the water needed by fish and other aquatic life Algae bloom is usually the result of urban runoff (of lawn fertilizers, etc ) The potential tragedy is that of a "fish kill," where the stream life dies in one mass extinction
(1) A phenomenon whereby excessive nutrients within a river, stream or lake cause an explosion of plant life which results in the depletion of the oxygen in the water needed by fish and other aquatic life Algae bloom is usually the result of urban runoff (of lawn fertilizers, etc ) Potential tragedy is that of a "fish kill," resulting in massive stream life extinction (2) Rapid growth of algae on the surface of lakes, streams, or ponds; stimulated by nutrient enrichment It is associated with Eutrophication and results in deterioration in water quality Also spelled Algae Bloom ADVANCE\x 540
A bloom of algae occurs when their growth is so rapid that they become numerous enough to colour a body of water, a population explosion of phytoplankton in response to changing environmental conditions, including eutrophication from wastewater and non-point sources, blooms can result in oxygen depletion and biological impacts such as fish kills, blooms are often the result of urban runoff of lawn fertilizers
The rapid excessive growth of algae, generally caused by high nutrient levels and favourable conditions Can result in deoxygenation of the water mass when the algae die, leading to the death of aquatic flora and fauna
A rapid accumulation of living organic matter (usually on the water's surface) Possible results of blooms include water quality deterioration, algae dying & breaking down, algae consuming the dissolved oxygen and releasing toxins
a high density algal growth, typically blue-green algae/cyanobacteria, that are often seen as free floating mats; they can occur suddenly as a result of opportunistic growth spurts and can adversely affect water quality