Dissolved Oxygen Depletion

02/20/26

“What depletes dissolved oxygen in water?”

Dissolved oxygen in water is vital for sustaining aquatic life and supporting aerobic microorganisms. However, if there are too many organisms consuming the dissolved oxygen, then it will eventually be depleted. Common culprits of Dissolved Oxygen Depletion include algal blooms from eutrophication, high water temperatures, low aquatic plant activity, low wind speeds, and large numbers of dead organisms. People must take care of water bodies to prevent dissolved oxygen depletion.

• Earth/Climate science
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