Thursday, 14 February 2013

Nitrogen from pollution, natural sources causes growth of toxic algae

San Francisco CA (SPX) Feb 14, 2013



Nitrogen in ocean waters fuels the growth of two tiny but toxic phytoplankton species that are harmful to marine life and human health, warns a new study published in the Journal of Phycology.

Researchers from San Francisco State University found that nitrogen entering the ocean - whether through natural processes or pollution - boosts the growth and toxicity of a group of phytoplankton ...