A sugar farm near the coast of Florida applies a nitrogen based fertilizer to their soil three times a year. When rain falls on these fields after it has been fertilized some of the fertilizer runs off into the ocean causing the nitrogen levels in the water to increase. The increase levels of nitrogen can lead to many ecological effects beginning with the rapid growth of algae. This process is known as eutrophication.

How can eutrophication affect other organisms in the water?

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The algae provide food for fishes and other organisms, leading to decreased algae populations.

The oxygen in the water is used up as algae is decomposed, reducing the amount available to other organisms.

The water becomes better able to support aerobic organisms.

The extra nitrogen provides additional food for the other organisms, increasing their population.