What is another word for Eutrophication?
Pronunciation: [jˌuːtɹəfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Eutrophication refers to the process of excessive growth of algae in water bodies due to high levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The detrimental impacts of eutrophication on aquatic ecosystems have prompted the need for alternative terms to describe the phenomenon. Some synonyms for eutrophication are nutrient over-enrichment, algal bloom, and water pollution. Other terms used to describe eutrophication include excessive nutrient loading, biological enrichment, and trophic status change. While each term describes the process of eutrophication in its own way, the message is clear - high levels of nutrients have dire consequences on water quality, aquatic life, and the ecosystem as a whole.
