Eutrophic Lakes: Why Can’t They Experience Fish Kills and What Affects Recovery?
Eutrophic lakes can indeed experience fish kills. Excessive nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, cause algal blooms. These blooms deplete dissolved oxygen and create low oxygen conditions. Pollution can introduce toxic algae and bacteria. Natural factors like temperature also affect oxygen levels and fish survival. The recovery of eutrophic lakes is influenced by multiple factors. … Read more