Water

Lake Apopka A History Lesson on Eutrophication

Lake Apopka: A History Lesson on Eutrophication
Eutrophication occurs when excessive nutrients build up in waterways such as rivers, lakes, and streams. This creates

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Coral Reef

—-Coral Reef—-

Florida is the only state in the continental United States with a shallow coral reef near its coast. Coral reefs create specialized habitats that provide shelter, food, and breeding sites for numerous plants and animals.

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Wetlands

Florida is fortunate to have a unique area of wetlands. The Florida Everglades is made up of sawgrass marshes, coastal mangroves, and some

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36 Eye-opening Facts about Water

 

 

 

 

 

1. The average human body is made of 50 to 65 percent water.

2. Newborn babies are made up of 78 percent water.

3. A gallon of water weighs

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Eutrophication

 

 

 

 

 

Eutrophication occurs when excessive nutrients build up in waterways such as rivers, lakes, and streams. This creates high amounts of nutrients for plants and algae. When algae blooms occur,

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