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Armenian environment ministry explains why Lake Sevan is 'blooming'

In an explanation issued today, Armenian Ministry of Environment said the algae blooms in the country's largest Lake Sevan is mostly caused by the presence of large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus in water. These nutrients are washed away from lands and farms that are heavily riddled with nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers.

19.07.2022, 14:35

Society

Armenia’s largest lake ‘blooming’ again

Armenia’s largest Lake Sevan is "blooming" again with parts of it covered in green. The coloring is caused by the algae bloom in the lake.

24.06.2021, 17:02

Tourism

Lake Sevan to experience regular blooming

Armenia's largest Lake Sevan will be experiencing regular blooming as a result of lasting negative impact on its ecosystem, Deputy Minister of Environment Irina Kaplanyan said at a press conference on Tuesday.

02.06.2020, 15:52

Economy

Some 30 million cubic meters less of irrigation water released from Lake Sevan

This year a little less than 140 million cubic meters of water were released from Armenia's largest Lake Sevan for irrigation purposes, by almost 30 million cubic meters less than permitted by the law, Minister of Environment Erik Grigoryan told a Cabinet session today.

10.10.2019, 16:57

Society

Armenian minister explains why Lake Sevan is ‘blooming’

In response to Armenian environmentalists’ warning that the country's largest lake Sevan is facing a serious threat from algae and falling water levels, Minister of Environment Erik Grigoryan provided explanation why the lake is “blooming”.

09.07.2019, 15:23