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Godavari river intensifies dead zone in Bay of Bengal: Study

The study discussed in the article from Telangana Today highlights how the Godavari River significantly contributes to the expansion of the "dead zone" in the Bay of Bengal. This dead zone, characterized by low oxygen levels, is exacerbated by the influx of nutrients from the river, leading to excessive algal blooms. When these algae die and decompose, they deplete oxygen in the water, creating hypoxic conditions that are harmful to marine life. The research, conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), points out that the Godavari's nutrient load, particularly during monsoon seasons, plays a critical role in this environmental issue. The study also notes that this phenomenon not only affects marine ecosystems but also has implications for fisheries and the livelihoods dependent on them, urging for better river management and pollution control measures to mitigate the spread of these hypoxic zones.

Read the Full Telangana Today Article at [ https://telanganatoday.com/godavari-river-intensifies-dead-zone-in-bay-of-bengal-study ]