Researchers call for nitrogen and phosphorus reductions to combat eutrophication in aquatic systems
Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 16:42
in Earth & Climate
An international group of scientists is renewing calls for policymakers to reduce both nitrogen and phosphorus when attempting to alleviate eutrophication - or nutrient pollution problems - in fresh and coastal waters. In the February 20 edition of Science, the researchers argue that dual-nutrient reduction strategies are likely to be more successful due to complex interactions between nitrogen and phosphorus in fresh and coastal water ecosystems.