Rethinking the Role of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Eutrophication of Aquatic Ecosystems
Vol. 2012 No. 7, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2012 No. 7

Rethinking the Role of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Eutrophication of Aquatic Ecosystems: SGEF190/SG118, 6/2012

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-sg118-2012
Published 2012-07-31
Karl Havens
University of Florida
Thomas Frazer
University of Florida
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Havens, Karl, and Thomas Frazer. 2012. “Rethinking the Role of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Eutrophication of Aquatic Ecosystems: SGEF190/SG118, 6/2012”. EDIS 2012 (7). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-sg118-2012.
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Abstract

For many years, environmental agencies have sought to improve the water quality of lakes and estuaries by reducing inputs of phosphorus. New research indicates that we must reduce both phosphorus and nitrogen to reverse eutrophication symptoms. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Karl Havens and Thomas Frazer, and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, June 2012.

SGEF190/SG118: Rethinking the Role of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Eutrophication of Aquatic Ecosystems (ufl.edu)

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-sg118-2012
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References

Conley, D.J., H.W. Paerl, R.W. Howarth, D.F. Boesch, S.P. Seitzinger, K.E. Havens, C. Lancelot, and G.E. Likens. 2009. Controlling eutrophication: nitrogen and phosphorus. Science 323: 1014-1015. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1167755

Lewis, W.M., Jr., W.A. Wurtsbaugh, and H.W. Paerl. 2011. Rationale for control of anthropogenic nitrogen and phosphorus to reduce eutrophication of inland waters. Environmental Science and Technology 45: 300-305. https://doi.org/10.1021/es202401p

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