Phosphorus is a silent threat to the ecosystem and human life

Phosphorus in the sediments of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman; A silent threat to the ecosystem and human life

 

According to the conducted researches, the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea are not only economically and geopolitically important, but also the habitat of millions of sea creatures. However, the results of a new study show that these blue areas are facing a silent threatد: Phosphorus accumulation in seabed sediments.

 

Phosphorus is one of the key elements in the life cycle which is necessary for the growth of plants and algae. Without phosphorus, it is not possible to produce organic matter and continue the food chain in the sea. However, just as a lack of phosphorus can impair the growth of organisms, an excess is just as dangerous. Too much phosphorus enters the water environment Excessive growth of algae or the phenomenon of "algae bloom"; A phenomenon that reduces dissolved oxygen in water, creates an unpleasant smell, threatens aquatic life, and can even lead to widespread fish poisoning and death..

 

According to the public relations report of the National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences; According to the supervisor of this research, Dr. Kamaluddin Ker, this research  For the first time, he has comprehensively investigated the different forms of phosphorus in the surface sediments of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman. Researchers during two seasons of summer and winter 95 Sampling station have done The results show that the concentration of total phosphorus in the sediments of these areas is between 600 until 1350 micrograms per gram of sediment is variable; A value that is reported to be higher than global standards in many cases.

Mohammad Pourvahid 2025-10-01 07:56:27