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Water quality parameters in coastal and estuarine environments (2013)
Ministry for the EnvironmentCoastal and estuarine ecosystems are affected by changes in the levels of nutrients, oxygen, and light. An overload of nutrients can be toxic or lead to algal blooms. These blooms can kill marine life by depleting oxygen levels. Suspended sediment can smother habitats or reduce light levels, affecting photosynthesis. We report on five measures of water...Created 2 February 2020 • Updated 3 March 2025