Research and critical thinking
QUESTION
To explore the mechanism of eutrophication
What dilemma do scientists scramble with as it is well documented that eutrophication/nutrient enrichment triggers Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and deteriorates water quality?
- To suggest solutions for overcoming challenges (possible consequences of eutrophication). Solutions can involve individual actions, economic or political strategies.
- # Guidelines:
- Read the two articles from the links below, one from Environment Education Victoria and the other a release from a Nature Education-Knowledge Project that relate the dead zones mediated by eutrophication to indiscriminate use of insecticides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
# Answer the following two questions-Thoroughly justify your answer by examining both your position and the opposing viewpoint:
How do changes in the ecosystem due to nutrient enrichment impact the health and wellbeing of species, including Homo sapiens?
How can advances in scientific understanding of eutrophication be applied to manage and mitigate the effects of multiple anthropogenic pressures?
Articles recommended for this assignment:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d26734450f…
https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/…
# Your answers should be approximately a page (single-spaced; 12 fonts; Times New Roman) in length per question. The answers should be 850-1000 words for each question.
# Make sure to cite your sources in-text and include a full reference list at the end of the assignment.
- # Both in-text citations and reference lists should be in APA format. For help on APA formatting please see http://researchguides.georgebrown.ca/c.php?g=490485&p=3356990/ .
# Please see the grading rubric below to indicate the required number of sources and quality. Please do not use encyclopedias, Wikipedia as your sources. Rather base your work on a combination of our textbook, academic journals, educational and or organization websites.
# Make sure to clearly indicate the number of the questions you’re addressing.