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blueskies1800 t1_itra88t wrote

Reply to comment by CameranutzII in Argentine Patagonia experts determine cause of death of whales found on shores by hernannadal

And it is caused by phosphate mining that promotes algae bloom.

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WummageSail t1_itrbra4 wrote

Suburban runoff, storm-induced sewage overflows and other nitrogen and phosphorous sources in the estuary system are also a large contributing factors. The common factor? Humans. Reports of red tide blooms along the Gulf Coast date back to pre-development days and humans enjoyed them so much that they worked to increase their frequency and intensity. Just like they did for hurricanes.

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