Algal bloom

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Definition of Algal bloom:
An overgrowth of algae in water that can shade out other aquatic plants and use up the water's oxygen supply as the plants decompose; blooms are often caused by pollution from excessive nutrient input.[1].
This is the common definition for Algal bloom, other definitions can be discussed in the article

References

  1. CoPraNet glossary [1]