Question

Recent studies indicate that the addition of iron to areas of the ocean could increase productivity. increased productivity could be beneficial for many reasons. what may be one of the largest negative impacts that could occur with “fertilizing the oceans with iron”?

Answer 1

The most probable negative impacts of ocean fertilization are:
a. it may inhibit the growth of harmful algal blooms
b. it may also disrupt the ecosystem that lies beneath the upper portion of the ocean
c. the removal of oxygen supply on deeper parts of the ocean