Springer - Global Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are becoming a growing concern for our oceans. These blooms cause fish kills, contaminate seafood with toxins, and create significant health impacts for both humans and local ecosystems. As these events occur more frequently and last longer, understanding their causes is more important than ever. This volume from the Springer Ecological Studies series examines how human activities, including increased nutrient inputs and climate change, drive the expansion of HABs. It explores the global ecology and oceanography of these events to provide a deeper understanding of why they are appearing in more places across the globe. Through the Global Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (GEOHAB) programme, this work highlights international collaboration. The research focuses on understanding HAB population dynamics across various oceanographic regimes. By studying these patterns, the goal is to improve the prediction of these blooms to protect marine life and local economies.