[Spain] Researchers from the Department of toxic microalgae at the IEO’s Vigo Oceanographic Centre determined that competition Continue reading Interactions between microalgae prove to be crucial in red tides
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New toxic microalgae species causing ciguatera discovered
[Spain] Researchers at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) have discovered a new toxic microalgae species, a dinoflagellate of the genus Gambierdiscus. Continue reading New toxic microalgae species causing ciguatera discovered
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
NOAA: Ciguatera a greater threat as sea temps rise
[USA] The latest news on ciguatera is a NOAA study forecasting that ciguatera poisoning will happen a lot more in fish of the Gulf of Mexico Continue reading NOAA: Ciguatera a greater threat as sea temps rise
Ciguatera fish poisoning predicted to increase with rising ocean temperatures
[USA] A new NOAA study, published in the journal Ecological Modeling, forecasts an increase in ciguatera fish poisoning in the Gulf of Mexico and the Continue reading Ciguatera fish poisoning predicted to increase with rising ocean temperatures
Do you eat fish? Learn about Ciguatera food poisoning
You don’t often hear about ciguatera food poisoning, unless you are part of the fishing industry. This naturally occurring toxin found in fish can cause serious foodborne illness. Continue reading Do you eat fish? Learn about Ciguatera food poisoning
A new species of Gambierdiscus
[Brazil, China, USA] The dinoflagellate genus Gambierdiscus is a toxicologically important genus responsible for ciguatera fish poisoning, the principal cause of non-bacterial illness associated with fish consumption. Continue reading A new species of Gambierdiscus
Scientist explores mysterious food-borne illness: Ciguatera
Trouble in the Tropics – On a tropical island vacation, one of the last things you want to worry about is food poisoning. Yet for many, a trip to the tropics includes a painful education in a mysterious food-borne illness called Ciguatera Fish Poisoning, or CFP. Continue reading Scientist explores mysterious food-borne illness: Ciguatera
New research sheds light on the genetic secrets of deadly algae
UTS research into the genetic makeup of often harmful algae is increasing our understanding of how marine biotoxins can damage global seafood industries and human health…
Despite marine organisms fuelling our… Continue reading New research sheds light on the genetic secrets of deadly algae