Harmful algal blooms in Scottish waters

Dr. Keith Davidson - Scottish Association for Marine Science, Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory

Thursday 01 February 2007

Harmful marine phytoplankton are of increasing concern worldwide.
Some species are of concern through their toxin production and the resultant shellfish poisoning of humans and other mammals.
Other organisms may be harmful to wild or farmed fish and the benthic environment.
In this presentation the presence and monitoring of harmful phytoplankton in Scottish waters will be reviewed and some recent developments in Scottish harmful algal research will be discussed.