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What causes hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of New Orleans?


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Answer:

Result of excess nutrients from the Mississippi River and seasonal stratification(also known as layering) of waters in the Gulf. Happy learning!

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The annually recurring Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone is primarily caused by excess nutrient pollution from human activities, such as urbanization and agriculture, occurring throughout the Mississippi River watershed.