It is important to view eutrophication as an increase in the supply of organic matter to an
ecosystem rather than as a simple problem of nutrient pollution. This emphasizes that …

The present state of knowledge regarding the input of anthropogenic pollutants into
Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island was reviewed and benthic infaunal communities present at …

The timing and magnitude of phytoplankton blooms have changed markedly in Narragansett
Bay, RI (USA) over the last half century. The traditional winter–spring bloom has decreased …

The Industrial Revolution in the United States began in December, 1790, in the headwaters
of Narragansett Bay, when Moses Brown used water power from the Blackstone River to …

The water quality in Biscayne Bay has been significantly affected by past and continuing
coastal and watershed development. The nutrient concentrations in the Bay have been …

Estuaries receive substantial anthropogenic nitrogen loading and are mainly considered net
nitrogen sinks. While several studies have identified diverse diazotrophic communities in …

Seagrasses provide important ecological services that directly or indirectly benefit human
well-being and the environment. Excess nitrogen inputs are a major cause of eelgrass loss …

A review of global responses to anthropogenic-driven nutrient loads in marine systems
discloses a lengthy list of estuaries, with the severity of impacts appearing to increase over …

Dramatic changes occurred in Narragansett Bay during the 1980s: water clarity increased,
while phytoplankton abundance and chlorophyll concentration decreased. We examine how …

The Narragansett Bay estuary represents an important natural and economic resource.
Narragansett Bay has a long history of scientific study, which makes it ideal for …