[Chile] The share prices of some Chilean salmon farmers fell on the Santiago Stock Exchange, amid concerns about the outbreaks of red Continue reading Chilean salmon farmers’ share prices fall as algae bloom expands in Chile
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Toxic glowing organism poses new threat to Baltic Sea
[Finland] A new toxic organism poses a growing environmental hazard in the Baltic Sea, according to a new dissertation by a Continue reading Toxic glowing organism poses new threat to Baltic Sea
VIMS uses drones to find, study algal blooms
[USA] One day in late July, Donglai Gong was piloting his little quadcopter above his house when he noticed his drone camera Continue reading VIMS uses drones to find, study algal blooms
The red tides of death: A deadly tale of harmful algal blooms
[Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia] As beautiful as they may be, dinoflagellates and diatoms can sometimes wreak havoc. They are Continue reading The red tides of death: A deadly tale of harmful algal blooms
INTESAL launches online platform to monitor harmful algal blooms
[Chile] The Salmon Technological Institute (INTESAL) launched the first online platform open to the community, developed to monitor Continue reading INTESAL launches online platform to monitor harmful algal blooms
Global warming making oceans more toxic, breaking climate change research shows
[Global] Climate change is predicted to cause a series of maladies for world oceans including heating up, acidification, and the loss of Continue reading Global warming making oceans more toxic, breaking climate change research shows
Chile farms lost millions by needlessly throwing away salmon after algal bloom
[Chile] A top scientist caused further torment to Chilean salmon industry executives by claiming throwing away millions of fish killed Continue reading Chile farms lost millions by needlessly throwing away salmon after algal bloom
Microalgae – under the microscope
[New Zealand] Microalgae are one of the world’s tiniest life forms, but they can pack a powerful punch. They’re not known as ‘killer algae’ for nothing. Continue reading Microalgae – under the microscope
High tech robot to aid detection of paralytic shellfish toxins
[USA] NOAA and partners are expanding the use of an underwater robot using a NOAA-developed sensor that enables remote, Continue reading High tech robot to aid detection of paralytic shellfish toxins
Intensity and extent of harmful microalgae increase
[Chile] The microalgae Alexandrium catenella, which caused the red tide phenomenon that affects the region of Los Lagos, may still be in their growth phase, so it is expected to increase both in intensity and geographical distribution. Continue reading Intensity and extent of harmful microalgae increase