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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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.