by Aarav Panwala
Project Outcome: Experimental setup
Project Description: This project focused on the issue of eutrophication, a significant global environmental challenge that directly affects SDG 14: Life Below Water. It explored how nutrient pollution—primarily from agricultural runoff and wastewater—leads to excessive algae growth, increasing water turbidity and depleting oxygen levels in aquatic ecosystems. This process, known as hypoxia, results in the formation of “dead zones” that threaten marine biodiversity, disrupt fisheries, and compromise food security. By raising awareness and proposing mitigation strategies, the project aimed to highlight the urgent need to address eutrophication in order to preserve water quality and support the sustainability of marine ecosystems.