eutrophication
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
See Eutrophic. |
Asia-Pacific assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme) | |
Nutrient enrichment of an ecosystem, generally resulting in increased primary production and reduced biodiversity. In lakes, eutrophication leads to seasonal algal blooms, reduced water clarity, and, often, periodic fish mortality as a consequence of oxygen depletion. The term is most closely associated with aquatic ecosystems but is sometimes applied more broadly. |
Europe and Central Asia assessment, Americas assessment | Molles, 2016 |
Nutrient enrichment of an ecosystem, generally resulting in increased primary production and reduced biodiversity. In lakes, eutrophication leads to seasonal algal blooms, reduced water clarity, and, often, periodic fish mortality as a consequence of oxygen depletion. The term is most closely associated with aquatic ecosystems but is sometimes applied more broadly. |
Global assessment (1st work programme) |