Eutrophication is a process in which phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) contaminate the water that empties into coastal waters. Overtime eutrophication happens naturally but human activities have accelerated the rate thereof. When farmers use synthetic fertilizer, and detergent manufacturers put P in their detergent, the rate of eutrophication increases. This causes the deprivation of oxygen which results in “dead zones”. Solutions to this problem include having farmers use organic and/or long release fertilizers and try crop rotation and demanding detergent manufacturers to stop using Phosphorous.