How can algal blooms caused by nutrient pollution affect aquatic plants and animals?
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Correct answer: They can block light and reduce dissolved oxygen after decomposition
Dense algal blooms reduce light penetration, which can harm submerged aquatic plants. When algae die and decompose, microbial respiration uses oxygen and may cause hypoxic conditions.
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