| Impact ID | 7622 |
| Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | By cutting off light to submerged plants, Salvinia molesta mats depress oxygen concentrations and those of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide in the water beneath, which can lead to the extinction of most of the benthic fauna. |
| Reference | 28408 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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