Jan 14 2026ENVIRONMENT
Florida's Indian River Lagoon: A Struggle with Water Quality and Acidification
The Indian River Lagoon in Florida is facing a serious issue. Too many nutrients are flowing into the water. This is causing algae to grow out of control. The algae then die and decay, which makes the water more acidic. This is bad news for shellfish and other sea creatures. Scientists studied the
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