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!/3 acre pond... clear to bottom ...but for the first time there are floating clumps of what appears to be dead organic material (photo link). Rain and wind cause them to sink. If mechanically agitated they immediately disintegrate to very fine particles and sink. I assume that this is dead organic matter from the shallower margins of the pond. But, what would make them rise to the surface and float? [img] https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNlzZ7DzHTg2NjwE_DSinYZknHdgu-l1Oj2ssK2[/img]
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I assume that this is dead organic matter from the shallower margins of the pond. But, what would make them rise to the surface and float? General answer: Frequently, the decay process of organic materials creates some gases. If the organic material has closed cell compartments with gas formation, or a rough surface area where small gas bubbles can adhere, then that organic material may become buoyant.
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My lake really bloomed with that stuff yesterday, really hot and no wind, after a wind it's all gone. We've had 15 days this month with temps over 30 degrees....
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