Eutrophication

Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients (such as phosphorus and nitrogen) that stimulate the growth of aquatic plants and algae.

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Defintion submitted by: Catelyn Van Veen

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We can now view algal blooms from space – it is no secret that they are plaguing our plant.

Floraciones de algas nocivas: los científicos recurren a la tecnología espacial para combatir esta amenaza acuática

Translated by Isabel Zetina

Ahora podemos ver la proliferación de algas desde el espacio: no es ningún secreto que están plagando nuestro planeta.

1st IAHR and 4th CAE International Conference on Global Water Security and Sustainable Development

The 1st IAHR and 4th CAE International Conference on Global Water Security and Sustainable Development will be held by the Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University and Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute in Nanjing (China) from October 30th to November 3rd, 2023.

19th World Lake Conference (Balaton 2023)

The history of the World Lake Conference (WLC) dates back to the Shiga Conference on Conservation and Management of World Lake Environment of 1984, known as LECS’84, which was held on the shore of Lake Biwa, Japan. The aim of the LECS’ 84, which was to contribute to promoting scientific approaches in the world lake basin management, has been inherited to the World Lake Conferences held in various parts of the world including USA, Hungary, China, Italy, Argentina, Denmark, Kenya, India, Indonesia and Japan.

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Satsense Solutions Limited

Satsense Solutions Limited is a start-up company that uses satellite earth observation to develop business and governance solutions addressing the challenges of resource management, climate change and sustainable development. It has developed and deployed several applications in the Water Resources, Hydropower, Mining and Infrastructure sectors. These include assessments of eutrophication levels in lakes and reservoirs and sedimentation rates at hydropower plants. Identification of pollution in rivers, acid mine drainage and tailings at mining sites.

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Harmful algal blooms: Scientists use space technology to combat this aquatic menace

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Floraciones de algas nocivas: los científicos recurren a la tecnología espacial para combatir esta amenaza acuática

Floraciones de algas nocivas: los científicos recurren a la tecnología espacial para combatir esta amenaza acuática

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1st IAHR and 4th CAE International Conference on Global Water Security and Sustainable Development

1st IAHR and 4th CAE International Conference on Global Water Security and Sustainable Development

19th World Lake Conference (Balaton 2023)

19th World Lake Conference (Balaton 2023)

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Satsense Solutions Limited

Satsense Solutions Limited