Algal blooms in east Africa's Lake Victoria led to the water becoming turbid which in turn created poor conditions for the mating of cichlids.

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Algal blooms can lead to an increase in turbidity (cloudiness) in water bodies, which can reduce visibility and make it difficult for some fish species, such as cichlids, to mate. This has been observed in the waters of Lake Victoria in East Africa, where algal blooms are a recurring problem.

Algal Blooms in East Africa's Lake Victoria Led to the Water