Decades of data reveal major ecological shift in northern Baltic Sea

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What happened

For decades, scientists have regarded phosphorus as the main nutrient limiting biological production in the Gulf of Bothnia.

Now, a new study led by researchers at Umeå University shows that a fundamental change is underway.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:40:15 UTC.

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