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Why does the increased level of nutrients in the water affect the survival of aquatic organisms?

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
Increased level of nutrients in the water affect the survival of aquatic organisms as these act as nutrients for algae to flourish and once these algae die, they serve as food for decomposers like bacteria and a huge amount of oxygen in water body gets used up. This results in decrease in the oxygen level, which may kill aquatic organisms.