Impact ID | 6488 |
Impact Type | Water Quality |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | Dense infestations of Salvinia minima block out sunlight and decrease oxygen concentration to the detriment of fish and other aquatic species. When plant masses die, decomposition lowers dissolved oxygen still further. |
Reference | 41993 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
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