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Society

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

Business

Commercial fish farms cause the 'blooming' of Lake Sevan

The change in the chemical composition of water in Armenia's largest Lake Sevan and its "blooming" result from the rotting of the waste produced by commercial fish farms, whose waters flow into the lake, according to Artur Atoyan, the president of the Union of Armenian Fish Producers and Fish Exporters.

31.07.2019, 18:12